neighbor dispute

[CJ1]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida
I received a letter from a law firm requesting my homeowner's insurance information. The firm was retained by a homeowner that I previously had a dispute with. Am I required to respond to this request? If so, how should I respond?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[Antigone*]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida
I received a letter from a law firm requesting my homeowner's insurance information. The firm was retained by a homeowner that I previously had a dispute with. Am I required to respond to this request? If so, how should I respond?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

What type of dispute did you have?

 

[CJ1]

my apartment is directly above his and my unit had a minor leak where some water went into his unit. It was not neglegence on my part either-the leak was due to a faulty shut off valve. Aside from a small water spot on his ceiling, I did not see any damage. He, on the other hand, wanted to place blame on me for pre-existing damage which I was not responsible for and was looking for a payday. I have witness/photos and documented everything to support to support my side of the story. He did not have any insurance and at the time, neither did I as I just purchased the unit. We did not come to any resolution, so I am suspecting he is looking to take legal action against me.

 

[Antigone*]

my apartment is directly above his and my unit had a minor leak where some water went into his unit. It was not neglegence on my part either-the leak was due to a faulty shut off valve. Aside from a small water spot on his ceiling, I did not see any damage. He, on the other hand, wanted to place blame on me for pre-existing damage which I was not responsible for and was looking for a payday. I have witness/photos and documented everything to support to support my side of the story. He did not have any insurance and at the time, neither did I as I just purchased the unit. We did not come to any resolution, so I am suspecting he is looking to take legal action against me.

You pay your insurance premiums for occurrences such as this: Give the attorney your homeowner's insurance information.

 

[Banned_Princess]

my apartment is directly above his and my unit had a minor leak where some water went into his unit. It was not neglegence on my part either-the leak was due to a faulty shut off valve. Aside from a small water spot on his ceiling, I did not see any damage. He, on the other hand, wanted to place blame on me for pre-existing damage which I was not responsible for and was looking for a payday. I have witness/photos and documented everything to support to support my side of the story. He did not have any insurance and at the time, neither did I as I just purchased the unit. We did not come to any resolution, so I am suspecting he is looking to take legal action against me.

I suggest you let your insurance know about this claim immediately.

they will handle it. its their job.

 

[strongbus]

OP you said apartment. Do you rent or is this a Condo where you own each floor?

If you rent then if it was a bad pipe then its the landlords fault and that be who the other guy should be going after.

 

[154NH773]

READ THE POST

He did not have any insurance and at the time, neither did I as I just purchased the unit

I suggest you wait until he takes action. You are not obligated to respond to his attorney.

 

[Banned_Princess]

well, I definately missed that...

I guess I stoped reading after "I have the pictures to prove it"

 

[tranquility]

I'm not sure if I would respond or not.

Argument to respond:
The attorney is trying to see if he can get a quick settlement and/or if the OP can pay a judgment against him. Telling him there is no insurance will dash the attorney's hopes.

Argument not to respond:
If the other side knows the OP can't pay for representation, they may feel they can steamroller him in court.

Let the Force be the OP's guide.

 

[HomeGuru]

I'm not sure if I would respond or not.

Argument to respond:
The attorney is trying to see if he can get a quick settlement and/or if the OP can pay a judgment against him. Telling him there is no insurance will dash the attorney's hopes.

Argument not to respond:
If the other side knows the OP can't pay for representation, they may feel they can steamroller him in court.

Let the Force be the OP's guide.

**A: I like the Force.