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Can a renter sue the owner of a home if the renter is injured while living there even if the owner is not at fault nor are they negligent?
If you sue, you will not win. The tenant must show that the landlord knew of a dangerous or unsafe condition and failed to fix it in a reasonable amount of time. Since the landlord was not at fault or negligent, then there is no case.
Can you put a lien on property for collecting security deposit?
The renter must sue the property owner in court and win. Then the renter can request a judgment lien from the court. The renter should also contact the local landlord/tenant agency first to find out about their rights as a renter in their particular jurisdiction. The agency may be able to help obtain a refund if one is due.The renter must sue the property owner in court and win. Then the renter can request a judgment lien from the court. The renter should also contact the local landlord/tenant agency first to find out about their rights as a renter in their particular jurisdiction. The agency may be able to help obtain a refund if one is due.The renter must sue the property owner in court and win. Then the renter can request a judgment lien from the court. The renter should also contact the local landlord/tenant agency first to find out about their rights as a renter in their particular jurisdiction. The agency may be able to help obtain a refund if one is due.The renter must sue the property owner in court and win. Then the renter can request a judgment lien from the court. The renter should also contact the local landlord/tenant agency first to find out about their rights as a renter in their particular jurisdiction. The agency may be able to help obtain a refund if one is due.
Does landlord insurance provide protection for a renter?
No, landlord insurance does not provide protection to the renter. Landlord insurance simply covers the landlord if an issue that is of their fault arises. All other issues are at the renter's responsibility. All renters should acquire renters insurance.
Can the landlord require renter insurance?
Yes! Your landlord can require anything he wants in the lease.
House fire due to electrical shortage can landlord be sued?
Probably, if you can prove that the landlord caused the problem. However, if the overload occurred as the result of another tenant you can sue them instead. Remember, in general, the landlord is NOT responsible for damage to personal property of the tenant, which is why they should obtain renter's insurance.
If a skylight was damaged in a fire in a rental house is that the responsibility of the renter or owner?
Most Renters Insurance has a Liability component as well as personal property coverage. So if the fire was the renters fault the landlord could sue the renter then the liability insurance would pay.
Can a landlord serve a restraining order on a renter?
No. A landlord can APPLY for a restraining order on a tenant, but the Sheriff, Court Officer, or Process Server will perform the actual service on the renter.
Can a landlord sue the survivor of a tenant?
The landlord could sue the decedent's estate.
Who is responsibility for paying the moving cost after my ceiling collapsed during the rain in my apartment what do I do?
Hence the reason one should buy renter's insurance, the landlord is generally not responsible for the personal belongings of a tenant. You may want to move out then sue the landlord for negligence.
What is the difference in renter and landlord insurance?
The diiference between landlord & renters insurance is that landlord insurance is a policy that covers property owner from financial losses with their property.Renters insurance is policy that cover the renter from financial losses or personal items.
Do renters insurance cover broken windows?
In general, no. Renter's insurance covers the property of the renter, not the property of the landlord.
Who is responsible for painting a rental after renter moves out?
The landlord, of course.
