Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Damage to rental vehicle: collection of fees

Two years ago, I rented a small moving truck, which I damaged. I provided them and my insurance company with all the specifics, and that was the last I heard of it, assuming all was taken care of. Last week, I received a letter from the rental company which states that, while the insurance company did pay for the physical damage to the vehicle, it didn't cover "other fees" which include: loss of use (while it was repaired), decrease in value, and administrative fees, to the tune of over $2000 dollars. They say I am liable. Is there a statute of limitations on this, and how best to determine my liability?


Asked on 11/01/99, 2:00 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

Re: Damage to rental vehicle: collection of fees

They are probably trying to collect under term of the rental contract. The statute of limitations is 4 years on the contract. For now turn the letter over to your insurance company. You might also ask the insurance company if the obtained a release of liability for you when they paid the other claim. It is their responsibility to do this.

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Answered on 11/02/99, 1:44 pm


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