A friend of mine was injured at his rented home the other day. He was riding his bike and as he rode it onto the cement pathway along side his house, to get to his side door where he parks his bike, his bike tire touched the eavestrough and caused him to fly off the bike. He suffered several lacerations to his ear that needed emergency care.
Is this accident just an unfortunate mishap, or is there anything to be said about the eavestrough? He was wondering if the landlord was responsible for that. (And not because he's trying to be a jerk, but because the other 2 eavestroughs on the house are in VERY inconvenient locations where people could get hurt, even walking...).
Anyone with sensible advice?
2006-07-05 07:45:03 · 7 answers · asked by chaotic_mum 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I think this is just an unfortunate mishap, that has nothing to do with the land lord. Eaves troughs are only put in places they are needed, you friend should alreay know it was there.
2006-07-05 07:54:26 · answer #1 · answered by 2good4u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By law the landlord has to keep up the premises that tenants live on but if your friend is aware about this eavetrough then he should have been more careful and possibly find somewhere else to park his bike. I would have him mention it to the landllord and request that he fixes it so it doesn't happen again. But if what you are asking should the landlord pay for the doctors bill, yes. Although I personally wouldn't ask, just remind your friend to check any future premises he lives on for this type of issues and address them then rather than wait for an acccident. I am not trying to be a ***** just truthful.
2006-07-05 14:54:10 · answer #2 · answered by Bchlvr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd tell the landlord about it but I wouldn't expect to get money or compensation out of it. People sue for everything these days. If the landlord is responsible, he might fix it. But it doesn't sound like it's a life threatening situation or fire hazard. It's hard to say without seeing it myself. You can also call your city's building department and ask if a housing inspector can come see it and evaluate it. They are the ones who decide if a situation is dangerous and they can force your landlord to fix it. Of couse, you having to balance the importance of having a good relationship with your landlord - he might be able to raise your rent...
2006-07-05 14:53:42 · answer #3 · answered by Stella Blue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the state he live in, the laws of that state and the insurance both he and the landlord should have on the home.
If he is really concerned and doesn't mind the possibility of being evicted when the lease is up, then he should contact a local attorney.
2006-07-05 14:51:21 · answer #4 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, if the easethrough was in poor repair he might have a case. if it's just in an inconvienent location i doubt there's anything to be done. espeically since he got into the lease with full knowledge of where they were.
2006-07-05 14:50:36 · answer #5 · answered by rishathra7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sensible to ask a lawyer instead of us yea
2006-07-05 14:48:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would definitly mention it to the landlady, and then go from there...cause she may be nice and say, thanks i wasnt aware of the problem...but if shes ugly about it, i say hell yea get what you can out of it....
2006-07-05 14:49:30 · answer #7 · answered by liberty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋