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Question: My boyfriend's grandmother moved in with us about a year ago. We go on vacation in NY every year. She wants to stay here alone. Her doctor said she was no longer able to live alone.I don't want her to stay here alone:. My boyfriend is her POA and he is okay with her staying here while we are gone. My question is if anything happens to her while we are away., such as a fall, fire, break in anything really are we liable? What are the laws on this and where can I find information on my legal responsibility?

Answer: If a non-trespassing occupant is injured on the premises, there is no legal responsibility unless the landlord has been negligently maintaining the property. Unless a court determines a senior to lack mental “Capacity”, that person cannot be forced to live in a nursing home or long-term care facility.