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On what basis would you sue a neighbor if a leak from their apartment had caused damage to your belongings?
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Can you bill your neighbor for damages to your fence because of his children?
If your neighbor's children damage your property, the neighbor is responsible for the cost of repairs.
Does home owners insurance cover water damage caused by the neighbor?
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Does a neighbors insurance have to pay you for fire damage to your property caused by your neighbor?
Yes, in most cases your neighbor's insurance may be responsible for paying for fire damage to your property caused by your neighbor's negligence. You would typically need to file a claim with your neighbor's insurance company to seek compensation for the damages.
What should you do if your townhome neighbor's water leak damaged your wood floor?
Assuming you have insurance, you should first of all tell your insurance company about the damage. If you have insurance your insurance company should repair the damage for you (at no charge to you) and it is up to them to ask your neighbor to pay for the repairs.However, it is also important that you politely tell your neighbor about the damage (to ensure that the leak that caused it is fixed) and that you are going to ask your insurance to fix the damage.If you have to pay an excess on your insurance policy claim, you can ask your insurance company to recover this from the neighbor for you - if this is not possible to do you will have to pay this excess and may have to pursue your neighbor for it yourself.If you have no insurance, and the damage is definitely caused by your neighbor, you should politely ask him to repair the leak then ask him to pay for the damage to your floor caused by it. You may need some quotes for the work to show your neighbor. If he refuses to pay, your only recourse is to go to court to make him pay. Depending on the scale of the damage this may or may not be worthwhile. It is much easier if you have insurance!
If a wind storm causes my tree to fall on my neighbor's house who is liability for the damages?
You are it was your piece of property that caused the damage.
Should my neighbor's insurance cover for my damage?
If your neighbor is responsible for the damage, yes. If not, no.
Is my Neighbor liable for damage to my property caused by his property?
It depends on the circumstances and local laws. Generally, if your neighbor's property causes damage to your property due to negligence or failure to maintain their property, they may be liable for the damage. It is advisable to consult with a legal professional to understand your rights and options in this situation.
Can you sue your neighbor for bamboo damage?
It may be possible to sue your neighbor for bamboo damage if you can prove that their bamboo is causing harm to your property. You would need to show evidence of the damage caused by the bamboo and attempt to resolve the issue with your neighbor before taking legal action. Consulting with a lawyer would be advisable to assess your options and determine the best course of action.
Are you responsible for damage to personal property other than your own if water damage occurs in your apartment?
If you were aware of a leak....informed no one, took no steps to repair or prevent the water from escaping your apartment and damaging your neighbor's goods......you are. However, if you are talking of a sudden and accidental occurence....neither you, the neighbors or the owner/landlord had warning or knowledge of the potential water escaping...your insurance covers your property, the neighbor's insurance covers his etc...
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.
Does my homeowners insurance cover damage to my property caused by tree roots from a neighbor's tree?
Yes, but you would have to pay what your homeowners deductible.
Can you make a claim on your homeowners insurance to cover water damage caused to a neighbor's walls by your live-in boyfriend who is not on the policy?
It depends on the liability part of your policy, which covers problems caused by people in the home. However, water damage is a tough call depending on what kind of leak or action caused it. In short, the better thing to do is to have the boyfriend pay up for the damage he caused.
