I feel like an idiot asking this..but we just moved (just across town) out of a duplex three weeks ago, but have not been able to rent out the duplex...I left the heat on in the duplex because it is winter and cold out...I went over to check on the heat because we have been having -30 windchills yesterday morning and everything felt great, temp was just above 70 degrees. Then last night I got a call from my landlord who said the neighbor called him and he was now at our duplex, the one he owns, and it was flooded from the upstairs bathroom bathtub pipe bursting. The whole living room ceiling and a bunch of drywall had to be removed and a cleaning crew had to come in and professionally clean it. My question is, generally is he responsible or am I?
2007-02-05 23:45:34 · 8 answers · asked by Paul B 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If you gave him 1 months notice before leaving, he should be responsible. You didn't have to continue the heat after you moved out, that was nice of you to due but it was his responsibility to keep the place heated. We just moved out of an apartment and immediately had the heat turned off and got our money back for the rest of the winter. Of course we moved in here and a pipe burst and we thought the city was responsible but we were, it cost us five grand. Go to the interent search and look for tenant laws in your city or town.
2007-02-05 23:57:44 · answer #1 · answered by Lynnemarie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although I am no lawyer, I would say that in this case, your landlord (unless you have a rental agreement making you responsible for all repairs). It does not sound like you were neglegent since you maintained heat and you checked on the unit regularly. Even maintaining heat as high as 70 degrees in the room, the area in the space under the tub may have gotten cold and froze. This would be due to poor insulation and out of your control. That would clearly be the landlord's responsibility. Although, you say that you were renting the unit and moved out and could not get a renter. Are you in a lease and trying to sub-let the unit? If so, I am not sure what this does to your renter/landlord relationship repair responsibilities. You may want to consult an attorney on this matter, if nothing else, for advise.
2007-02-06 01:17:45 · answer #2 · answered by t g 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The owner is responsible for the pipes and the damage. Even if you had shut the heat off, it is still the owners responsibility to protect his own property.
2007-02-06 00:36:04 · answer #3 · answered by bugs280 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on what type of landlord they are if you would like to help them out to save money then move in. If they would not do the same for you then stay in the motel. Make sure you know your contract details on this matter before you make a decision.
2016-05-23 23:06:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would think the apt. with the busted pipe and the person who actually pays the mortgage on it, not the bank. different laws in different states and fine print in contracts
2007-02-09 20:10:42 · answer #5 · answered by msprissysmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is. You made every reasonable effort to make sure it didnt happen but it did. Its the owners problem.
2007-02-05 23:54:50 · answer #6 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say he is. It is his house it is his responsibility to keep insurance on it. This was caused by the weather (act of God) not your negligence.
2007-02-05 23:58:02 · answer #7 · answered by bill a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoever owns the place.
2007-02-05 23:57:27 · answer #8 · answered by poseidenneptune 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋