Ask Your Legal Question. Legal Experts Answer You ASAP.

(Not a Legal Question?)

I signed a lease for a corporate apartment. One of ...
Sent to Legal Experts January 03 11:08 AM

I signed a lease for a corporate apartment. One of the tenants ran his car into the apratment and caused damage. Does the landlord have the authority to hold me responsible for any of the dmages?

 

Optional Information:
Age: 2; Male; Breed: shihtzu

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $15
Answer
January 3 3:37 PM (4 hours and 29 minutes and 30 seconds later)
         
REPLIEDCheck Mark

Thank you for your question. Generally, (because the specifics will depend on your state), the you are on the lease and responsible for the apartment. Although you were not the one who caused the damage, the landlord has the ability to hold you responsible for the damage. Your recourse would then be to sue the individual who actually caused the damage. Since you are in privity of contract with the lawyer, you are responsible for the apartment. However, you may want to look and see whether the lease excludes holding you responsible from third-party conduct, however this is doubtful.

This situation may be easiest resolved by working with the landlord to have the responsible party take responsibility.

Please let me know if you have any further questions. If this answer was helpful, please hit "ACCEPT".

Thank you,

KAT

 



The information provided is general in nature and should not be construed as legal advice or to create an attorney-client relationship. You should always consult with a lawyer in your state.

KAT
Picture
Lawgirl -- Lawyer (JD) -- 98% Positive Feedback on 755 Legal Accepts
I am an attorney familiar with the above-stated subject matter.
Reply
January 3 4:52 PM (1 hour and 14 minutes and 45 seconds later)
         
Reply to Lawgirl's Post: Your answer confuses me. If the pizza delivery guy drove his car into the front of the apartment, it would be the responsibilty of the driver and his insurance would likeley have to cover the damages. Why is the fact that it was the tenant instead of an unaffiliated party make any difference. Please explain further.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers

 

DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the Just Answer service comes from those individuals, not from Just Answer!, and that Just Answer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on Just Answer! are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. Just Answer! is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

Just Answer! > Legal