my house was flooded about5 inches by a main water pipe that broke in the street and it is ruined plus i lost furniture,clothes and other items..the city granted me 5000dollors for repairs my house will need more than that..if they dont fix my home as it was before..or replace my damaged goods can i sue??
2007-01-06 02:00:49 · 4 answers · asked by SERAPALOMA2000 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the city knew of the poor condition of the water pipes also it took an hour for the maintenance team to come to my aid and when they did come they didnt know where to cut the water off!!
2007-01-06 02:18:09 · update #1
Good luck, My Brother in Law just got the city here to buy his house because a storm drain located under his garage, has flooded his house over 10 years ago, and he just now got his way. He didn't use a lawyer, he just went to so many town hall meetings and complained so much they got sick of him and they knew he was right. The mayor's office changed hands about a year ago and then things began to happen.
2007-01-06 09:25:27 · answer #1 · answered by goodforwho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a rule you buy insurance to cover your loses in a case like this.
When pipes break it is considered an act of God. Not negligence.
You sue if some one was negligent.
Be glad they gave you this much & check you home owners insurance. Even they have limits to what you can claim as a lose.
2007-01-06 10:13:50 · answer #2 · answered by Floyd B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would need to discuss your case with a lawyer. If the lawyer agrees you have a case, it would be put before a judge, who would determine whether or not the suit should go forward.
2007-01-06 10:09:40 · answer #3 · answered by Feathery 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MOST MUNICIPALITIES HAVE TO GIVE YOU PERMISSION TO SUE THEN! ( HOUSTON ) WHAT A JOKE!
2007-01-06 11:15:53 · answer #4 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋