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Generally, if the renter caused the pipe to freeze, for example by leaving a window open, then Yes. However, if it was caused by circustances beyond the tenant's control, such as with insufficient insulation in an outside wall, then it would be the landlord's problem.
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Why do water pipes burst when water freezes in them?
Becuase when water freezes, it expands and burst the pipe from the inside.
Who is responsible for a burst frozen pipe under the crawlspace the renter or the landlord in NC?
Anywhere I've ever heard of the landlord is responsible for this.
Why water pipe in very cold regions sometime crack?
Because the cold makes them slightly more brittle and the water in them freezes and in doing so it expands (needing more room) and this makes the pipes bulge and crack. You discover the problem as the ice melts!
When water running through pipes freezes what happened to pipe?
What as it freezes expands. The pipe will become blocked by the ice, water will cease to flow. In extreme circumstances teh pipe can split at the site where teh freezing water expands. Then following a thaw water flows again and we have a leak at the fracture site
Is a landlord or his insurance carrier liable for damage to renter's commercial property loss of wages etc when a pipe freezes and bursts causing water damage to the renter's property?
No one is liable for an act of nature Presumably, The tenant signed a lease agreement. Most landlords specify in the lease agreement that the tenant purchase there own insurance to cover the tenants and the landlords interest in the property being leased. This clarifies for the tenant that they are responsible for their own property as well as liable for any un-repaired damages to the owners property.
During a cold night water pipes sometimes burst What is the reason for that?
They freeze. Water expands when it freezes and the pipe breaks.
Why does water reduce in size when frozen?
No, water expands in size when frozen. That's why ice floats on water, and why pipe bursts occur when trapped water in them freezes.
Who is responsible for damage when a concealed inside water pipe bursts?
Why did the pipe burst? If the tenant caused it, he is responsible for the damage and the repair of the pipe. If it just happened or the landlord could have prevented it, the landlord is responsible for the pipe and structural damage. I do not believe he is responsible for personal items lost or damaged. You would have to prove that he did something to cause the pipe to burst and knew it was likely to happen.
Is a water pipe from the street to the house covered if pipe freezes and breaks?
The pipe from the main to the meter is the city's responsibility, from the meter to the house is the home owners. Insurance probably will not cover the pipe but may cover damage caused by the leak. Policies vary.
Who is responsible for walls and floor damage if water pipe bursts in the apartment?
Landlord, and their insurance
Is the cable company responsible for water bill if they break the pipe during cable work?
if you informed them before, yes, if you had no idea and neither did they then they arent responsible
Why do water pipes sometimes burst in very cold weather?
Because the water expands! Water when it freezes - - expands. Therefore water in pipes will split the pipes; water in a glass will break the glass; water in plastic jugs will disform the jugs.
