Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
in the state of California, is the tenant responsible for destruction of property caused by a guest, such a a wall or bathtub?
Asked on 1/05/13, 8:42 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Daphne Macklin
Law Office of Daphne L. Macklin
Yes. A guest enters the property with the permission of the tenant, consequently the tenant assumes liability for the guest's actions.
Answered on 1/05/13, 10:05 am
The tenant is in control of the premises. Therefore as between the landlord and tenant, the tenant is responsible for the actions of anyone they permit to enter the premises or who does damage to the premises through the negligence or misconduct of the tenant. The tenant may then have rights of indemnity and contribution from the offending party, but as between the landlord and tenant, the tenant is responsible.
Answered on 1/09/13, 11:00 pm
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