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Probably, if you can prove that the landlord caused the problem. However, if the overload occurred as the result of another tenant you can sue them instead. Remember, in general, the landlord is NOT responsible for damage to personal property of the tenant, which is why they should obtain renter's insurance.
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∙ 13y agoYes and no. How ever it ends trying to sue the landlord his home owner insurance will end up with the bill so you might as well cut to the chase and sue his insurance co
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