If Iam the cause of an apartment fire does my landlord legally have to put me in a replacement apartment until the repairs to my unit are finished?

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If Iam the cause of an apartment fire does my landlord legally have to put me in a replacement apartment until the repairs to my unit are finished?

Asked on February 14, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Florida

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

No, the landlord does not need to do this. When you are the cause of the loss of habitability of the apartment, the landlord is not obligated to provide or pay for another place to live. You are also liable for  the cost of the repairs to the apartment.


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