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Is an apartment owner responsible for tenant items in the event of a disaster or an accident

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63 Points Posted on 05 March 2024

Facts:

Water released into apartment due to fire alarm which went off without any reason as per tenant.

As per tenant water damaged some of his personal stuff and believes landlord should reimburse him for the damage.

Question:

Is landlord responsible for the personal items of tenant due to a disaster or accident in the rented property ?

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Quick Summary

This discussion explores whether a landlord is liable for a tenant's personal items damaged due to an accidental water leak caused by a fire alarm. While one user suggests landlords are not responsible for tenant belongings, the conversation also touches on the nature of the incident and the potential need for legal advice.

prasad Nilugal

GST Practitioner & Accounts

8980 Points Posted on 05 March 2024

Similar to this website site , there is another website called , LawyerClubIndia.com , you can ask this query on that website, I think this question pertains to legal dispute , not Accounts or taxation related.

however you can wait for others opinion as well on this website.