How to get a personal property reimbursement for damage that occurred in my apartment?
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How to get a personal property reimbursement for damage that occurred in my apartment?
I rent an apartment and carry renter’s insurance. My bedroom has had a reccurring leak in the ceiling that is caused from an outside source due to heavy snow. The maintenance man came and repaired the huge hole in my ceiling and less than a month later it happened again in the exact same spotclearly it wasn’t repaired correctly my personal property was damaged and they instructed me to submit a claim to my renter’s insurance, which was denied supposedly because there was no roof damage. Are the apartments responsible in anyway for my property, especially since the problem had happened shortly before and wasn’t taken care of properly?
Asked on February 14, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Good news: yes, if the loss of or damage to your personal property occured because the landlord failed to properly fix a known leak, then the landlord very likely is liable (financially responsible for) the damage and has to pay for it.
Bad news: if they won't pay voluntarily, you would have to sue them for the money--that would be the only way to get it. You would need to decide if the amount at stake is worth a lawsuit.
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