Did a court adjudicate the tenant as incompetent? Then, if and when the landlord sues, that would provide the basis for a defense. You can't stop the landlord from trying to recover damages.
Renters make a lease agreement with a landlord.
Absolutely not ......IMHO if you are renting, & it is not specified in your lease or rental agreement, YES the landlord is responsible for the repairs, even the interiors. if the outside leak did not happen, the interior damage would of not happened.
a real-estate attorney or an attorney who specializes in landlord-tenant laws
Get a copy of the local landlord/tenant laws and regulations and find any that you believe the landlord is violating. Your attorney can advise you where to go from there.
You would normally create a new rental agreement with the landlord.
you will have to read your contract agreement that you signed for the tenant/landlord relationship.
If you have had a cabinet fall on you and it was installed and belonged to the landlord, they may be responsible. However, you will need to consult an attorney for more details.
If your rental agreement provided what would happen with improvements, then the rental agreement governs as long as it does not conflict with your state's landlord-tenant act. If there is no agreement between you and the landlord, then your state's landlord-tenant laws will apply. Contact an attorney in your area for information specific to your situation.
The "landlord not liable for injury" clause in a rental agreement states that the landlord is not responsible for any injuries or accidents that occur on the rental property. This means that if a tenant or visitor is injured on the property, the landlord cannot be held legally responsible for their injuries. It is important for tenants to understand this clause and take necessary precautions to ensure their own safety while on the rental property.
Renters make a lease agreement with a landlord.
Yes, it is generally legal for a landlord to charge tenants for plumbing repairs if the lease agreement specifies that tenants are responsible for such repairs.
Typically, you are not responsible for the maintenance of a rented house. The responsibility for this falls on your landlord. However, read the rental agreement to be sure what you are/are not responsible for.
In most cases this probably isn't necessary. However, if you want to cover all your bases, or just don't have a good feeling about the landlord, neighborhood, etc., then it cannot hurt to have an attorney look over the agreement.
Absolutely not ......IMHO if you are renting, & it is not specified in your lease or rental agreement, YES the landlord is responsible for the repairs, even the interiors. if the outside leak did not happen, the interior damage would of not happened.
a real-estate attorney or an attorney who specializes in landlord-tenant laws
Not unless there are special local laws, or something covering this is in the tenancy agreement.
The answer should be in your lease. Can't find it there? Ask a lawyer to help. With a mutual agreement, the lease can be amended.