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katdaddy22
Jan 5, 2010, 05:55 PM
Had a broken window asked maint many times to fix,alwys had excuse too cold,bzy,etc
Burglars came in through brkn wind &stole TV,etc. Is apt liable

Fr_Chuck
Jan 5, 2010, 05:57 PM
How was it broken, glass broken, latch, can you explain better.

excon
Jan 5, 2010, 06:21 PM
had a broken window asked maint many times to fix.... Is apt liableHello kat:

Yes, they are liable. Can you PROVE that you asked many times? If not, even though they're liable, you can't prove it, so they'll win.

excon

katdaddy22
Jan 5, 2010, 06:36 PM
how was it broken, glass broken, latch, can you explain better.

Glass was broken since oct 2009 I asked several times maint kept saying too bzy ,too cold,always excuses,they do have workorder

ScottGem
Jan 5, 2010, 06:40 PM
If you have a workorder that shows the request was made and not finished within a reasonable time, then you have a case against them.

katdaddy22
Jan 5, 2010, 06:53 PM
I'll be talking to apt mngr tomorrw & Ill let you know the results

ScottGem
Jan 5, 2010, 07:39 PM
First, please do not keep starting new threads with the same question. Use the Reply options for follow-up. Also. In the future please use care in selecting an appropriate forum.

When you talk to the mgr, explain to them, that by not fixing the window promptly then made your apt vulnerable to a burglary. They should have insurance to cover a claim. Tell them you are prepared to go to small claims court to get reimbursement for you loss.

By the way, do you have renter's insurance?