Hi,
My tenants just moved out and I noticed a partially broken door and lock. They claim that someone tried to break into the house but did not notify me at the time (around 1.5 years ago). They claim to have a police report on the incident.
Does anyone know legally if they are liable to pay, whether they have a police report or not?
Thanks,
MichaelHi Michael
I would think that the tenant would be liable unless there is a police report. If there is a police report, that is, clear evidence that a break in did occur, then your insurance should cover it. However, if there is no report, given the fact that it was not reported to you at all in the subsequent 1.5 years, you could probably appropriately claim that it was damage caused by the tenant with the repair costs deductible from the bond money.
Cheers
K
I am satisfied with liar. But i think tenant should inform the landlord because he/she can claim for insurance. After such a long gap he/she mayn't claim for insurance.
Thanks
Alabama Condos |California Condos For Sale | Condos For SaleI had a house abandoned and then I had some uninvited visitors who kicked the front door in, so I went to the trouble of installing a 3 points of locking security door rather than a cheap security door. I wasn't sure if the tenant that abandoned the property should have been liable for the clean up and repairs but I fired the property manager 12 months later for failing to renew a lease and never returning my phone calls.
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Normal doors do not keep motivated people out of houses.
Look how easy the cops kick in doors with ram rods on the T.V shows that are on at the moment.duckster wrote:Normal doors do not keep motivated people out of houses.
Look how easy the cops kick in doors with ram rods on the T.V shows that are on at the moment.No and if you try to fit something stronger you are in breach of the anti fortification legislation. The law doesn't allow you to install a door that can prevent or impede police access to the premises.
No and if you try to fit something stronger you are in breach of the anti fortification legislation. The law doesn't allow you to install a door that can prevent or impede police access to the premises.
Wow , thanks for the tip , I could be in trouble then..lol I guess they will have to use the back door instead.
Ok I am not a lawyer but anti fortification laws are targeted at biker gang club houses and residences. It gives powers to the police to remove fortifications, like fences and reinforced doors where they think necessary. They are not targeting regular home owners protecting their property. Your regular 3 point doors on a normal residence will not attrack the attention of the legislation. Also the laws are different in each state. Call your local police community relations person to enquire further.
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