Should an apartment company pay for damages done to your car for for an incident that happen on its property?
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Should an apartment company pay for damages done to your car for for an incident that happen on its property?
It has been almost 21 days that I have been without a car. My bumper was ripped off and is dragging on the ground, due to park bumper at my apartment having nails sticking out of it and pulling my bumper off. Apartment acknowledged that they are liable but are taking its time. Even though it fixed the nails in 2 days after we told it about it. Would like to know if it compensates for damages, rental car, and pay for time off of work?
Asked on July 11, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Tennessee
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If the manager of the apartment complex where you live has admitted liability for the damages to your car's bumber then under the law, the apartment complex is responsible for the cots of repair and possibly the rental car cost that you incurred because you cannot drive your vehicle in the condition that it is in.
However, under the laws of all states in this country you do not get compensated for time off work unless you can demonstrate that there was no alternate way for you to get to work other than your vehicle.
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