In a contract, a promise by one party not to hold the other party responsible if the other party carries out the contract in a way that causes damage to the first party. For example, many leases include a hold harmless clause in which the tenant agrees not to sue the landlord if the tenant is injured due to the landlord’s failure to maintain the premises. In most states, these clauses are illegal in residential tenancies, but may be upheld in commercial settings.
This site contains general legal information but does not constitute professional legal advice for your particular situation. Persuing this glossary does not create an attorney-client or legal adviser relationship. If you have specific questions, please consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
This glossary post was last updated: 29th March, 2024.
To help you cite our definitions in your bibliography, here is the proper citation layout for the three major formatting styles, with all of the relevant information filled in.
- Page URL:https://dlssolicitors.com/define/hold-harmless/
- Modern Language Association (MLA):Hold Harmless. dlssolicitors.com. DLS Solicitors. April 18, 2024 https://dlssolicitors.com/define/hold-harmless/.
- Chicago Manual of Style (CMS):Hold Harmless. dlssolicitors.com. DLS Solicitors. https://dlssolicitors.com/define/hold-harmless/ (accessed: April 18, 2024).
- American Psychological Association (APA):Hold Harmless. dlssolicitors.com. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from dlssolicitors.com website: https://dlssolicitors.com/define/hold-harmless/
