A question for people with legal knowledge..

So my apartment is down one flight of stairs..  The stairs are have zero light at all, so at night it is difficult to get myself down the stairs... 
 
If I were to fall down the stairs...  Would I be able to sue my landlord?  Just  curious...  Thanks.

Yes, you can sue. You would have to pay the Supreme Court 30 rupee for the court fee.

Probably.
 
Admit it, though, you're going to fling yourself down those stairs no matter what anyone in this thread says.
 
Also, they can check the cameras if they have them there. And if you do sue, have fun looking for a new place to live.

Don't do it on purpose duder.

" Probably.  Admit it, though, you're going to fling yourself down those stairs no matter what anyone in this thread says.  Also, they can check the cameras if they have them there. And if you do sue, have fun looking for a new place to live. "

Most likely.  The landlord is responsible for providing safe living structure in exchange for the rent money. Stairs that are not properly illuminated by a light source at night does presents a hazard of potential bodily injury. Now I'm not a lawyer, but I'm going on common sense and the fact that I have a friend that is a landlord that had to deal with a similar situation. 

This thread can now be used as evidence that a fall down the stairs was pre-meditated. Case dismissed.  
 
On a serious note, I'd go over your tenant contract carefully. In most cases, the landlord is obliged to ensure that the common property is safe. If there was any clause that states that it is the tenant's responsibility to report any safety hazards, and you signed the contract, then you're pretty much boned. 
 
I'm not a lawyer though, so I could be talking completely out of my ass.  

" This thread can now be used as evidence that a fall down the stairs was pre-meditated. Case dismissed.   "

The General Discussion forum of a video game site certainly seems like the best place to go for your question.

Better hope you don't break your neck and die by some freak accident.

I just moved into an apartment, and I don't know much about law. But don't you have to sign some liability release form or something before you move in. I'm pretty sure I had to sign something along the lines of, if I trip and fall on stairs or a broken floor board it's my own fault and I can't sue the landlord.

Nah there is no lamp in the stairwell at all. 
 
Thanks for the response. 

I'm guessing we have a guaranteed future entry in the Darwin Awards here.

" @MethodMan008: Let me analyze this thing(I am currently studying law so this kinda thing keeps me sharp lol)  1. Is there an actual lamp? If so, you should tell the landlord that lamp is not working. If there is no lamp, I would probably do some research on building regulation. I bet there are some laws regarding the lighting of the buildings.  2. About you falling...  We hear a bunch of stories about McDonald losing a case for making a cup of coffee too damn hot but really, that kind of thing rarely happens. It does happen, don't get me wrong. But really, it's not worth the risk. If you actually fall and sue them, the chances are the landlord is gonna give a compensation money(but don't count on it) rather than going all the up to the court. With that said, if I were you, I file a formal complaint to the landlord and do some research on building regulation since that is the safest and cheapest option. "

I hate you. Please go throw yourself down those stairs and die. 
 
People like you don't deserve to share the same air as the rest of us. 
 
If it's that big of a deal, go kindly tell your landlord you would appreciate a lamp there and he'll probably install one. They're not expensive. If he won't, offer to buy it yourself to keep your pathetic ass off crutches.

" @nohthink said:

" @MethodMan008: Let me analyze this thing(I am currently studying law so this kinda thing keeps me sharp lol)  1. Is there an actual lamp? If so, you should tell the landlord that lamp is not working. If there is no lamp, I would probably do some research on building regulation. I bet there are some laws regarding the lighting of the buildings.  2. About you falling...  We hear a bunch of stories about McDonald losing a case for making a cup of coffee too damn hot but really, that kind of thing rarely happens. It does happen, don't get me wrong. But really, it's not worth the risk. If you actually fall and sue them, the chances are the landlord is gonna give a compensation money(but don't count on it) rather than going all the up to the court. With that said, if I were you, I file a formal complaint to the landlord and do some research on building regulation since that is the safest and cheapest option. "

Currently Pre-Law, and I would second the above. Most states have very strict regulations and code for landlord/tenant situations. While the burden would be on you to prove that the cause of your fall was SPECIFICALLY due to the lack of lighting provided by your landlord, it is not uncommon for small claims courts to be biased towards the tenant, if you want to chance it. It is not enough that there is no lighting in your stairwell - you have to prove negligence. In your case, that would be showing the court that you had previously addressed the lighting issue with your landlord and it was ignored. Oh, and contemplate your own ethical standards. "

" I hate you. Please go throw yourself down those stairs and die.  People like you don't deserve to share the same air as the rest of us.  If it's that big of a deal, go kindly tell your landlord you would appreciate a lamp there and he'll probably install one. They're not expensive. If he won't, offer to buy it yourself to keep your pathetic ass off crutches. "