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Is your landlord responsible for damage to your personal property if the damage is caused by excess snow on the roof?
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∙ 13y ago
Unfortunately, landlords are not responsible for any one's personal property, unless you can prove negligence on the landlord sparked, which would have contributed to the damage to the property this is something that would be argued in court your best bet is to get renters insurance
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Is the landlord responsible for damaged to my personal property if the damage was caused an fire?
The landlord is generally only responsible for the building, not the belongings inside. That's what renter's insurance is for.
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 my landlord responsible for damaged to my personal property if the damage was caused by an overflowing toilet in the apartment above?
well of course, remember that your rent covers everything from your ceiling to the walls of your area. any damage or event that did not start inside your property and caused damage is not your fault. the landlord and the tenant above should make an agreement on how they will fix the damage and pay for the cost.
Is landlord of rental property responsible for damage to neighbors property?
Yes, in certain cases the landlord may be held liable for damage caused to a neighbor's property. This is typically the case if the landlord has failed to maintain the rental property in a safe and habitable condition, or if the tenant has caused damage due to negligence. The neighbor may be able to sue the landlord for damages. To get more detailed information you can visit real estate agents like Umega in Edinburgh, who are professional estate agents in Edinburgh.
Ceiling falls in who is responsible for damage to renters property?
As a general rule, you are responsible for any damage to your property. However, if your landlord knew of problems with the ceiling but did not get them fixed promptly, he may be responsible for the damage to your property. Also, if the ceiling collapse was caused by faulty construction (i.e. the ceiling did not comply with local building codes), you would be able to sue your landlord for failing to keep the property up to building code. Finally, since landlord-tenant laws vary from state to state, your state may have a specific law that holds your landlord responsible for the damage. You should immediately see a tenant's rights agency or landlord-tenant attorney who can review your specific situation.
Shoud the landlord pay the renter for lost of personal property due to a faulty plumbing fixture in a rental causing a basement flood?
Generally, No. That's what your renters insurance policy is for. In certain limited cases, your landlord may be responsible if the damage was caused by negligence. For example, you report a water leak, the landlord does nothing and lets it leak for weeks. Gross negligence, such as that example, may make your landlord responsible for the damage, but you will need to PROVE the negligence, with real evidence (e.g. not he said/she said stuff).
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.
House fire due to electrical shortage can landlord be sued?
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.
Can my landlord tell me my family can't be on the property?
Yes. There are numerous reasons your landlord can ban your family from rental property depending on the circumstances and the reason for the ban.Examples:Your original rental agreement may be for occupancy by a certain number of people and the landlord can refuse to allow any others to move in with you.Your landlord can ban your family members from the property if complaints have been made regarding their conduct by other residents at the premises.Your landlord can ban your family members from the property if they have caused disturbances, caused damage or have criminal records.
I'm in a lease option and a storm blew my shed through my fence and my neihbors fence i am only renting the place i want to know if the landlord is responsible for replaceing his property or am i?
Look really carefully at the wording in your contract. This will help to answer this question. Chances are you are a renter who has purchased the "option" to purchase the property at a set price at a future date. In which case your landlord is responsible for the damages as long as they were in fact caused by God and the shed wasn't something that you put on the property but was there when you started renting it.
Is the landlord or tenant responsible for damage to camper trailer door caused by angry wife?
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 plumbing damage?
Any damages caused to a building which is under lease and which are directly caused by the tenant are normally deducted from the bond if necessary. Otherwise, the tenant is responsible for paying for the repairs, but it is the landlord/homeowner who must get the repairs done (they then pass the bill on).
