Ok, is the place I live at responsible for my car damaged?

Question

If you see my last question, you'll see why HAD problems where we lived, anyways 2 weeks ago, at night we had our vehicle broken into, the door hinge was bent, the pass. window was broken, and the stereo was taken, we called the cops, we only have liability insurance so this wouldn't be covered, we told the manager and she didn't even came to look at the crime...she said she would to get us off the phone but never dropped by, also we live in a gated community, in which at the time of the robbery the back gate was left open and still remains open to this date, are they responible or not? Can I do anything about it, cops told me it was the apts fault...

Texas, if it matters...

why didn't she check up on the iccident?

Answer 1

I doubt it; this would be covered under comprehensive insurance, which you state you do not have. You can always sue for the monetary damages but if you still live there, you might want to consider moving before attacking the landlord...

Answer 2

Would you blame the landlord if your apartment had been broken into, and you stereo stolen from inside??

While the broken gate is problematic, the apartment complex is under NO obligation to even furnish gates, and everyone knows how to get around security gates, anyway.

Renters insurance covers loss or theft from apartment dwellings-- the landlord is not responsible if someone breaks in and steals your stuff. I'd look into getting renters' insurance, and ask the insurance guy if vehicles on the property are covered.

Your landlord probably made you sign papers freeing them from responsibility in this kind of case. You most likely never collect a penny from them.

Answer 3

The property management is not responsible for the damage to your car. That's why you should carry insurance. If your car were parked on a city street and the same thing occurred, would you expect the city to pay for your damages because a thief broke into your car ?

You are on your own on this one.