Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

Re: Executor's liability for damage by deceased's estate

From your description of the problem, it sounds as if the apartment is either in a condominium or a cooperative association. There are declarations and other governing rules, that may set out who has responsibility for damage to another apartment. You should not have personal liability for any damage that was caused by the deceased owner, but as the administrator of the estate, you should look into the estate's liability. You should gather copies of whatever documents govern the condo or coop, insurance policies the deceased owner may have had on the apartment, and any information you can get on the claim. The owner of the damaged apartment would have had to submit documents supporting the claim, such as estimates or paid repair bills.

Take all of this information to an estate or probate attorney who can assist you in your administration duties.