i was renting in CA in 2006. single family home. the AC unit cause a spark in the attic and burnt down my entire house. my cat and dog died in fire.
the official fire report states fire was started by AC, it also states we've made several complaints to landlord about weird electrical outages in various parts of the house (he never took any action to fix it). but in the fire report, he says he has fixed it.
and now, the whole house is non-repairable.
we didn't have renters insurance, but landlord has insurance on the house. i think he's fighing insurance for his share of the loss (the ttl loss is around $800,000). he has not even made an attempt to call us since the fire happened 3 months ago.
i want to know if we have any hope of getting our losses back by getting legal action again landlord for unsafe living for past year. i just want to get some money so i can start out new again.
thanks for your input in advance.
2006-11-21 05:08:17 · 5 answers · asked by introuble 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
There's really not a whole lot that a landlord is responsible for but I can tell you that they are responsible for providing a safe place to live which includes plumbing and electrical. Even if you don't have any written documents showing you complained about the electrical stability, it will be his word against yours and since he never fixed it, he won't have any receipts.
My advice is to get a lawyer. You shouldn't have too much trouble finding one if the house if worth $800,000. The lawyer should take it on a contingency fee (they get paid when you get paid). If your claim is less than $5,000 you can take him to small claims court. If you win you can put a lien against the property until he pays you. Your winnings will also collect 10% annual interest until paid. Also, if he tries to sell the property you will get you money before he gets his.
2006-11-21 05:31:41 · answer #1 · answered by Sunny_1_ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know the name of his insurance company contact them and tell them your side of the story. If you have any proof (other than the obvious fire) of faulty wiring and your requests to have it repaired provide them with that. It will be up to the landlord to prove that he did repair the wiring.
If you have proof of your complaints about the wiring contact a lawyer. Your landlord should be held responsible for your losses if the fire was a result of faulty wiring.
2006-11-21 05:15:24 · answer #2 · answered by Shalvia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is already hearth burning under the earth. What with the volcanoes erupting there is adequate gas to expend the earth. "however the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, wherein the heavens will bypass away with an incredible noise, and the climate will soften with fervent warmth; the two the earth and the works that are in it is going to likely be burned up." (2 Peter 3:10)
2016-10-22 12:02:44 · answer #3 · answered by wach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with a Real Estate Attorney
2006-11-21 05:37:57 · answer #4 · answered by Scott 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a tenants rights lawyer if ur landlord won't do anything or won't communicate w/ u
2006-11-21 05:11:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋