Re: Tenant/Landlord Water Damage Responsibility??

Re: Tenant/Landlord Water Damage Responsibility?? by John Brayton (Massachusetts) on July 30, 2014 @14:25

If you have not already done so, your best approach is to discuss the issue with your landlord. He or she may have every legal right to invoice you for the damage or to withhold it from your security deposit, but I honestly think that would be unreasonable.

If I was in your landlord's position, I would be inclined to accept responsibility and to determine why small amounts of water coming in the window are causing so much damage. I leave windows open during rain storms and have never had problems. I would also want to keep a good tenant happy.

John

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