What to do if my window blew out last night and my landlord is refusing to fix it?
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What to do if my window blew out last night and my landlord is refusing to fix it?
The window fell on my coffee table and my leg was cut as a result? He’s claims he doesn’t have to cover broken windows. The whole frame bent and is ruined and he told me I have to pay $300 to fix it myself. We had a large storm last night and it’s completely obvious what happend but I feel like I’m being taken advantage of.
Asked on December 14, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Arizona
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Legally speaking, the rule is that normal wear and tear is the responsibility of the landlord, while the tenant has to pay for any damages caused by their negligence or deliberate actions.
However, since the damage was caused by a storm, this would be akin to normal wear and tear (i.e. it was not caused by any action on the tenant's part), therefore it would be up to the landlord to pay for the window repair. As to the damage to your table, it would have to be covered by your renter's insurance policy, if you have one
Note: The above applies to just about everything regarding rental property, unless the lease specifically provides otherwise.
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