Legal Question in Insurance Law in California

Insurance claim

If you accidentally cause a fire in an apartment you are renting, are you financially responsible for any damage?


Asked on 4/22/09, 5:44 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Insurance claim

Yes. Report it to your renters' insurance carrier, if any.

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Answered on 4/23/09, 3:14 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Insurance claim

Prudent people purchase renters insurance for maybe $100/year. If you neglected to do this, yes, you could be sued and held liable for damages.

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Answered on 4/23/09, 3:14 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Insurance claim

Yes, if the accident is caused by your negligence.

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Answered on 4/23/09, 3:35 pm


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