Door kicked in - Landlord Forum thread 127662

Door kicked in by Timothy on August 24, 2006 @18:40

I am a landlord, I have a tenant that has had his door kicked in more than once. Each time he calls the police and makes a report, but nothing is stolen. I send my repair man out to fix the door, but enough is enough.
I asked if they might know who it is that is doing it, but they say they don't know.
Can I make them get a security alarm?
Can I hold them responsible in anyway?

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Re: Door kicked in by Anonymous on August 24, 2006 @21:33	[ Reply ]

Start sending them a bill for the broken door. It is not your problem. If they have insurance it will pay the bill for a new door. Try getting a door that is stronger and bill the tenent for a replacement. You may have to get rid of this tenant to fix the problem.

Re: Door kicked in by Cerise on August 25, 2006 @02:50

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From this point forward, inform him that he is responsible for any further damage to the door, and that you cannot be responsible for any more repairs.

I had a window broken in a rental, and paid emergency weekend charges to get it fixed because the tenant was terrified that someone was trying to hurt her and it was raining. Later I learned that the father of her child was recently released from jail, and that he was probably the culprit. Next time, she pays.

On a fixit note, there is a fiberglass door that is available now, and I am told that it is nearly indestructable. No dents, no rusting, virtually unbreakable. With a good door jamb and deadbolt locks, chances are that the door won't be kicked in again. The cost runs between $200 and $300 for the door and frame. You'll have to investigate your cost for labor.

Renter's insurance won't pay for damage to the building, only your own policy will. However, if a tenant does accidental damage to the building, the renter's insurance ought to pay under either damage to property of others or liability coverage.