Legal Question in Business Law in California

who is responsible for the water flood in my business?

I just built a salon business last 11/2003. During the construction, the main water valve blew off and created flood and damages to our neighbors. The contractor did settled the cost of damages and give me the 1-year waranty on his work.

Now, if the water leaks uncontrollable again over the weekend, causing similar damages and if the waranty is expired, who would be responsible for the cost of water damages? is it the salon owner or the landlord? Does the business insurance cover for such damages?

Please advice. Thanks!


Asked on 6/03/04, 7:28 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Larry Rothman Larry Rothman & Associates

Re: who is responsible for the water flood in my business?

Both parties may be responsible. Please contact our office so we can review your documentation, contract, and lease.

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Answered on 6/04/04, 10:31 am
Ken Koenen Koenen & Tokunaga, P.C.

Re: who is responsible for the water flood in my business?

You should contact your insurance carrier and the landlord. Your lease may give some indication of liability.

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Answered on 6/04/04, 11:58 am
Scott Linden Scott H. Linden, Esq.

Re: who is responsible for the water flood in my business?

First look to your lease, usually there are provisions for things like the water or gas main lines. There may be exclusions for your actual faucets or other trade fixtures or trade fixture type items, but generally not for the main lines.

I would be happy to review your lease and let you know what I find. I am located in Pasadena and can be reached at (626) 578-0708 or through our website at www.No-Probate.com.

There is flood insurance you can purchase, I recommend speaking to Derek at CM Meiers, he can be reached at 818-986-7105. he also is working on an insurance package tailored to hair stylists, you might want to talk to him about that as well.

As far as the plumbing, I recommend Whyte Plumbing, Inc. They are in Northridge, CA and have over 25 years experience. They are not the cheapest, but they are definately the best. They are at 818-885-8222 or online at www.WhytePlumbing.com

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Answered on 6/04/04, 8:03 pm


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