Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Pennsylvania

My wife and I installed flooring for my in laws who had purchased the flooring. The home they were living in was theirs at one time, but had been purchased from them by their son, and they were permitted to live there for free. We installed it at their request, and did so when they were living there, but they did not own the house, their son did. We did not charge them to install the flooring, nor did we expect to be paid to do so. Now, almost 2 years later, we are served papers to appear in court because said son says we improperly installed floor, damaged floor, and installed mismatch flooring. The parents no longer reside on property, and in fact one is deceased. He is seeking $2900 to replace flooring. Are we liable?


Asked on 10/01/10, 6:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

You maybe liable but the flooring is considered a fixture so it became his floor once you installed it. Also if sues just you and not his parents he has failed to include a necessary party. Also what took him so long?

The son sounds like a jerk to me.

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Answered on 10/07/10, 5:23 am


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