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What is the extent of landlord liability for tenant negligence?
Landlords are generally not held liable for tenant negligence, unless they were aware of the issue and failed to take action. Landlords are responsible for maintaining a safe living environment, but tenants are typically responsible for their own actions and any damage they cause.
Can a landlord be held responsible for their tenant's actions?
Yes, a landlord can be held responsible for their tenant's actions in certain situations, such as if the landlord knew about illegal activities taking place on their property and did not take action to stop it.
Is the tenant or landlord responsible for damages in an apartment fire?
From an insurance perspective the landlord should have coverage on the building and the tenant should have coverage on his/her contents. Legal liability may be a different issue depending on the circumstances of the fire.
Who is responsible for car vandalism on a rental property the landlord or the tenant my car is parked in a reserved parking space at my apartment complex which I pay every month?
Unless your rental agreement specifies liability belongs to the landlord, it would be very unusual for the landlord to have any liability.
Under what conditions can a landlord lock out a tenant?
Probably. A landlord has no right to enter without the tenant's permission, and being in the unit without the tenant present - even with the tenant's permission - is usually a bad idea. Therefore, if only the tenant has a key, the landlord is actually protecting himself from some liability. If the tenant changes the locks, he should save the original lockset, and put it back when he leaves.
What is the possessive form of the landlord and the tenant?
The possessive forms are landlord's and tenant's; for example:The tenant's apartment is the best one in the landlord's building.
If a roofing company hired by the owner provides shoddy work and the ceiling collapses on your possessions who is responsible for the damages to the possessions?
The roofer and ultimately the liability insurance co of the roofer. The roofer will likely be held responsible in the end but the tenant has no relationship to the roofer. The tenant has a relationship with the landlord and it is the landlord's responsibility to see that a roof was in proper condition. The tenant will need to seek redress from the landlord and it is the landlord's job to collect from the roofer.
What has the author James C Hauser written?
James C. Hauser has written: 'Florida residential landlord--tenant manual' -- subject(s): Landlord and tenant 'Texas residential landlord-tenant law' -- subject(s): Landlord and tenant
Is a residential tenant required to provide a key to landlord?
If the landlord provided a key to the tenant, then the tenant must provide a key to the landlord. In fact, under most state laws the tenant may not change a lock without the landlord's permission and a duplicate key provided to the landlord.
Is Landlord or tenant responsible for scorpions?
Landlord.
Can a tenant sue a sub tenant?
Yes. The tenant should be considered the landlord of the sub-tenant. Therefore, he can evict, just like any landlord.
Is the rent paid for future months a liability?
Yes, rent paid for future months is considered a liability. When a tenant pays rent in advance, it creates an obligation for the landlord to provide housing for that period. This prepayment is recorded as a liability on the landlord's balance sheet until the time period for which the rent was paid has elapsed.
