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    brwnbrothadc Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 23, 2007, 01:45 PM
    Landlord Wants Tenant To Pay for Repair After Break-In
    My apartment was recently burglarized, The culprit broke my door where the lock meets. Now my door does not lock. I filed a police report; however, my landlord says that I have to pay to have the door lock repaired. This is in Washington DC, and I have a valid one-year lease. Nothing on the lease referred to this -but I would think it would be the owner's responsibility. He says "No, because it was an isolated incident". (Aren't all burglaries isolated incidents):mad:
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    Nov 23, 2007, 01:47 PM
    I would replace it if I were you, for safety. And then take the landlord to court for it. Otherwise this person WILL refuse to pay it. Better yet, contact the property management team.

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