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Shoud the landlord pay the renter for lost of personal property due to a faulty plumbing fixture in a rental causing a basement flood?
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∙ 15y ago
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).
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Can a landlord lock your basement door?
If it is your own property he is not aloud too do that.
Does a mobile home landlord have the right to personal property when mobile home is sold?
The mobile home owner has a right to personal property, NOT the landlord.
Can Landlord hold personal property for back rent?
No.
What is the law on personal property landlord refuse to give back?
The landlord refuses to return personal property until the balance of his rent has been paid. 3 months have passed.
What are landlord responsibilites?
The landlord is responsible for anything needing done to make the property suitable for decent living. AC and heat, hot water, roof leaks, good plumbing ect. are all on the landlord.
The means of obtaining ownership of personal property?
Let's clarify what is personal property: any property that you own that is not real estate property, such as your personal belongings, car, pets, etc.; now, in the Landlord/Tenant court, your landlord may keep or put out your personal property to the curb once he evicts you from the unit, depending on the state you live in, and whether you owe him back rent.
In Virginia can a landlord have a lien on your personal property?
Yes, no matter if your lease states it or not, the landlord can legally do this if you're behind on rent.
Is the landlord responsible for the exterior of rental property?
If that exterior object is defined as a property fixture, yes. The windows, the external plumbing, lighting, external stairs, siding, roofing, chimney, etc are all deemed fixtures and as such, a landlord has an obligation to maintain them.
Can a landlord hold your property until he receives payment?
It depends, did you sign a contract saying that if the landlord did not receive payment in _ amount of time, the landlord may hold personal property until payment is received If you did not (which no logical person would do, unless they did not like and or enjoy their personal property) then it is against the law that they take it, unless you HAND it over to them or allow them to take it, if they took (also known as stole) any personal property without your permission, you can take your landlord to court, and justice will most likely will be paid, but to be positively far, the landlord can give a certain amount of time for you to pack your things if you did not pay, so things do even out, but this is not a legal case unless you either handed or gave permission for your landlord to take/touch your personal property... But, you must pay your rent...
Does owner take liability for damage to tenants personal property?
Only if the damage is the fault of the landlord.
Is your landlord responsible for damage to your personal property if the damage is caused by excess snow on the roof?
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
What can a tenant do if the landlord refuses to repair the plumbing in the rental property?
Tenant may, given proper notice of at least seven days before the rent is due, and if the plumbing problem is essential for the habitation of the home, have the plumbing problem resolved and offset the repair costs from the rent.
