View Full Version : Is an apartment tenant responsile for fire damages?
rgregg50
Sep 26, 2009, 03:24 PM
Is a tenant responsible for damages to the dwelling in an apartment kitchen fire causing minor damage?
stevetcg
Sep 26, 2009, 03:31 PM
Were they at fault? Does your insurance cover it?
rgregg50
Sep 26, 2009, 04:28 PM
Were they at fault? Does your insurance cover it?
My sister-in-law had a small grease fire where she was at fault. She has no fire insurance but the apartment complex has fire insurance covering the damage.
stevetcg
Sep 26, 2009, 04:32 PM
She can be held liable, yes.
rgregg50
Sep 26, 2009, 04:32 PM
My sister-in-law had a small grease fire where she was at fault. She has no fire insurance but the apartment complex has fire insurance covering the damage.
Fr_Chuck
Sep 26, 2009, 04:34 PM
If they caused the fire, yes they are liable, the apartment company insurance may pay for it but the insurance commpany will or could sue them for repayment.
Also most likely there was a 1000 or 5000 dollar deductable that the apartment complex