Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois

Landlord's responsibility to damaged vehicle in a rented secure parking space

I rent a parking space from my Condo building for a rather high monthly rate. This space is within a parking garage and it is suppose to be secure from outside influences.

The garage door was damaged to a point where it needed to be replaced. After one month of it not being fixed I was told the garage door was on order.

Last week someone entered the garage and vandalized and/or stole from 4 cars in this garage, mine included. My car was damaged pretty badly and a repair center said the cost would be approx $2000.

Can I hold my condo association/owners responsible since they did not keep my garage space secure???


Asked on 7/07/03, 3:29 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Nima Taradji Taradji Law Offices

Re: Landlord's responsibility to damaged vehicle in a rented secure parking spac

It all depends on the content of the bylaws controlling your dealings with the Association. Without that, it will be only a guess as to whether there is or there is not liability.

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Answered on 7/07/03, 5:41 pm
Mary McDonagh McDonagh-Faherty Law Offices

Re: Landlord's responsibility to damaged vehicle in a rented secure parking spac

You must examine the by-laws and/or declarations to determine whether the landlord has cushioned his liability.

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Answered on 7/08/03, 9:29 am


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