Jeter v. ARK Properties, L.L.C.

By Judge Charles N. Dorsey

This case comes before the Court on cross-motions for summary judgment filed by the Plaintiff, Laura Jeter, and the Defendant, ARK Properties, L.L.C. (“ARK”). Having had the opportunity to consider the briefs filed by counsel and oral argument, both motions are now denied.

Facts

Both parties agree on certain facts for the purposes of summary judgment. ARK owns a house at 515 Highland Avenue in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, which is subdivided into four separate living areas leased to tenants. On Sunday, February 16, 2003, Chris Arnold, one of these tenants, somehow…