Can the landlord charge us for accidentally leaving the stove on without a flame and because of this the firemen came and broke down the door to check?
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Can the landlord charge us for accidentally leaving the stove on without a flame and because of this the firemen came and broke down the door to check?
Asked on June 18, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Washington
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written, if you were careless and left the stove on without a flame (presumed gas stove) and the fire department was called and had to break down the door to make sure the gas was off, then you would legally be responsible for the costs of a new door that was damaged.
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