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Is the landlord responsible if he damages a tenant's computer?
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∙ 11y ago
Yes, the landlord is responsible. But keep in mind that this is not a landlord/tenant issue: it's a small claims issue. So this is heard in a small claims court inquired, not a landlord/tenant court.
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Who is responsible for damage caused to a tenants personal property when the ceiling collapsed during a storm because the building was not weatherproofed correctly and the tenant didn't have insurance?
The answer is basically no. The landlord is never responsible for damages to personal property belonging to tenants in any dwelling or structure. That is why you are strongly encouraged to get renters insurance. In some cases you may have some recourse if the landlord knew of the problem. But if you get renters insurance be insurance company can determine that for you and they can seek damages from the landlord.
Is your landlord responsible if a tree limb falls and damages your car?
No. This is why landlords require tenants to carry renter's insurance. Call your car insurance provider.
Is the landlord responsible for providing tenants storage space?
No.
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That would depend on who's angry wife your talking about. If the tenants wife damages your property or your landlords property then the tenants wife is liable for those damages. Due to the extension of common law you can also be held financially liable for actions of your spouse. The landlord would have no control over the tenants wife nor her actions and could not be held liable. If the Landlords wife came over and damaged your property or the landlords property then the Landlord and or the landlord wife would be financially liable.
Is the landlord or tenant responsible for damaged plants?
If the tenant damaged them, then it's the tenants fault. Ifit was the landlord, then it's their fault
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Can the landlord of a single family home be held legally responsible if his tenants create an unsafe living environment for neighbors?
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If I put my house up for rent, what kind of liability insurance do I need to buy before I let tenants occupy it?
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Is a landlord responsible to pay a tenants very late gas bill in Iowa?
Normally not: every bill in the tenant's name is that tenant's responsibility, not of the landlord.
Can landlord hold you responsible for damages after new tenants move in?
No , because the new tenant(s) are under a new contract i.e. lease agreement . Your contract ended at the end of your lease . If you sublet your apartment then yes you have a contractual obligation .
Can landlord use home insurance claim if tenants wreck property?
If the tenant damages the property he is liable for such damages. The Landlord may or may not have his own insurance for this purpose but the tenant is liable. If the Tenant has his own insurance (Renter's Insurance) then the Tenant may file a claim and damages will be covered by that insurance.
Who pays when landlords boiler leaks and damages tenants carpets and property?
The landlord because it's his responsibility to fix it before the house and/or property is damaged.
