Can I recover damages caused to my personal property due to the negligence of the landlord?
Full Question:
I had repeatedly warned my landlord that the cooking gas line pipes to our rented apartment need immediate attention. Last week, when my wife switched on the light in the kitchen, the whole kitchen was set ablaze because of leaked gas. We were able to put out the fire but all our kitchen equipment were charred beyond repair. How can I make my landlord liable for the loss?
11/11/2016 |
Category: Landlord Ten... ยป Residential ... |
State: ALL |
#26553
Answer:
To prove negligence, a tenant must prove the following:
- The landlord breached a duty owed to the tenant, and
- The tenant was injured as a result of such breach.
