Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Texas

I live in a apartment complex and pay extra for covered parking . There is a drain right by my parking spot that they have tried to fix they were gonna fix it a third time but neglected to fix it. About a month ago when It was raining hard over night the water did not drain and the water flooded my new car. The apartment complex says that it is not their fault and that they are not going I pay for the damages to my car!Can anyone help me out as to what to do in this situation, and If in fact they are at fault for not fixing the drain?


Asked on 8/18/12, 3:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

In light of the prior notice, the contracted rental, and the demonstrable damages; you may have a provable case. Inasmuch as your lease agreement may provide for attorney fees, you should contact an attorney in your county that handles civil litigation matters and/or has a general practice. Often attorneys will offer a brief consultation for minimal or no cost. In the event you choose to proceed pro-se, you will need to consult the law library.

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Answered on 8/18/12, 3:49 pm


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