Property Damage to Neighbor's Rental House

Texas

While backing out of my driveway last evening, I accidentally hit a wooden post supporting my neighbor's car port. The property is a rental, and I would be more than happy to replace the post for them. However, would it be best to have me, my neighbor, and/or my neighbor's property's owner sign a legal agreement that I will not be pursued for further compensation? Does the owner need to grant permission for the replacement before my father can do it? How should I respond if they ask us to replace the entire car port? Thank you very much for your help, and happy fourth of July!

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by alweia

Texas

While backing out of my driveway last evening, I accidentally hit a wooden post supporting my neighbor's car port. The property is a rental, and I would be more than happy to replace the post for them. However, would it be best to have me, my neighbor, and/or my neighbor's property's owner sign a legal agreement that I will not be pursued for further compensation? Does the owner need to grant permission for the replacement before my father can do it? How should I respond if they ask us to replace the entire car port? Thank you very much for your help, and happy fourth of July!

**A: so tell us what the property owner told you so far.

[JETX]

You neighbor (renter) has NO standing to release you from obligation, if any, to the OWNER.
Contact the owner, let him/her know of your actions and see where it goes.