Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Question: Is the landlord responsible for the $3500 estimated damages to my car after a tree on his property fell on the vehicle? If not, to whom do the responsibility lie?

Background: On Saturday, January 16, 2010, a tree on the property, which I have been leasing for 26-days, fell on and damage my car. I telephoned my auto insurance company which said that the responsibility for damage is with the landlord. If I file a claim, it would raise my insurance rate. The company would get their reimbursement for the landlord's insurance company; if not, they would sue him for restitution.

I believe that the responsibility is to the landlord for damages caused to my car. I called Consumer Protect Services and they said to send him the 3-repair estimates which average $3500.

Thank you.

AJ

February 3, 2010

3:25 a.m.


Asked on 2/03/10, 12:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

Seems you have answered your own question.

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Answered on 2/13/10, 11:35 am


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