Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

I live in an apartment and recently had my water heater break. It caused alot of my personal belongings to get destroyed. This being my first apartment I was not aware that you had to have your own renters insurance. I think I would be a little more understanding about the whole situation if my apartment would have fixed the problem the first time around. When I first moved in I was having problems with my water heater and they didnt fix the problem correctly... obviously. So I am wondering if there is anything I can do to get them to pay for the property that got water damage.


Asked on 3/22/11, 2:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

You do not describe what the problem was with the water heater. If the situation of the water being released was caused by the repair being negligently performed then the repair person is liable for your damages. The landlord would also be negligent if he/she knew or should have known the repair was defective. So you might have a remedy. Speak to the landlord and see what they are willing to do.

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Answered on 3/22/11, 2:45 pm


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