Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Virginia

My mother's apartment was flooded due to a water main break. Apparently, it was the result of some work being done by a water sprinkler company. She was not able to live in her apartment for 25 days while they removed water, dried and cleaned the carpet, and remedied mold. They used the electrical outlets in her apartment to run the equipment. Her electric bill was three times the normal amount. The landlord has not agreed to prorate her rent for that period nor have they offered any compensation for the increased electric bill. In addition, she has not been offered compensation for living outside of her apartment during that period of time. The landlord maintains that we must negotiate directly with the insurance company of the water sprinkler company for any of these adjustments. Is it possible that this is true? Are there any legal options available?

Asked on 5/31/11, 8:19 pm

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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Your mother should arrange for a consultation with a local attorney

to review her lease and the relevant facts surrounding this situation and

who should then be able to reliably advise her as to her realistic

options concerning the matter.

Answered on 6/02/11, 9:00 pm

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