If adead tree limb damaged my car while parked at my apartment, is the landlord’s insurer responsible?
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If adead tree limb damaged my car while parked at my apartment, is the landlord’s insurer responsible?
There was no storm or wind. The property manager will not reveal the name of their insurance agent. They are insisting that I file on my personal auto insurance policy.
Asked on July 30, 2011 South Carolina
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Potentially the landlord's insurance carrier through the landlord's own insurance policy may be responsible for the repair of damages to your car resulting from the limb that landed upon it.
You should advise your own insurance carrier about what happen in a written claim. Your claim should also mention the landlord's reluctance to provide you with insurance information of his or her own and let your own insurance carrier through its adjuster follow up on matters so that you can get your car fixed.
Your insurance may initially fix your car, but it may then go after the landlord and his policy for reimbursement of the costs expended on your vehicle.
Good luck.
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Potentially the landlord's insurance carrier through the landlord's own insurance policy may be responsible for the repair of damages to your car resulting from the limb that landed upon it.
You should advise your own insurance carrier about what happen in a written claim. Your claim should also mention the landlord's reluctance to provide you with insurance information of his or her own and let your own insurance carrier through its adjuster follow up on matters so that you can get your car fixed.
Your insurance may initially fix your car, but it may then go after the landlord and his policy for reimbursement of the costs expended on your vehicle.
Good luck.
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