If my apartment caught fire and it started on my back porchbut was ruled accidental, am I entitled to my security deposit back?
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If my apartment caught fire and it started on my back porchbut was ruled accidental, am I entitled to my security deposit back?
I lived in there for 2 years. Second floor. The landlord lived on the first and the third floor was rented to a single guy. Everyone lost everything cause apparently there was asbestos in the house but only the 3rd and part of the second floor were burned out. I did not have renters insurance but the landlord had home owners insurance.
Asked on March 9, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Connecticut
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
A tenant is only liable for damage if he or she (or his or her family, guest, pets, etc.) caused the damage. If the tenant did cause the damage, even accidentally, however, he can be held liable for it and his security deposit can be used to pay for replacement and repair.
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