Legal Question in Business Law in New Jersey

smoke condition/fire in bed/breakfast room

i was staying at a bed/breakfast

room came w fireplace

inn published directory in room stated u were entitled to 1 duraflame log a night, directory instructions stated to light log don't touch anything else which i did

the room had a smoke condition/small fire due to vent not opened

is the inn responsible for damage to my clothes belongings room replacement at other hotel for evening

also incurred medical expenses


Asked on 9/09/08, 10:52 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Re: smoke condition/fire in bed/breakfast room

you lit a fire in a fireplace without making sure that the chimney vent was open?

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Answered on 9/09/08, 11:36 pm
Nancy Delain Delain Law Office, PLLC

Re: smoke condition/fire in bed/breakfast room

Next time, check the chimney before you light a fire in the fireplace.

The B&B probably owes you nothing. You, in fact, should be prepared to cover at least their insurance deductible on the damage you caused to their facility by lighting a fire in a fireplace whose chimney you had not checked before lighting the fire.

Safety Hint: Always check the chimney before lighting a fire in the fireplace.

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Always remember to check the chimney before you light a fire in the fireplace.

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Answered on 9/10/08, 12:03 am


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