What is the name of your state? NJ
I rent an apartment in 2 story multifamily dwelling building, apartment complex. Last week there was a fire in my apartment when I was at work and it caused lot of damages to my personal property. The fire was caused by short circuit in a water heater that was placed in coat closet by aprtment building. Everything in the apartment is damaged either by fire or smoke. I could managed to get few clothes and some important papaers which was secured in other closet. Rest of the things in apartment are unsalvageable.
I did not had renters insurance. If fire is caused by faulty water heater placed by aparment management, aren't they liable for my damages? They even denied when I asked for alternate place to stay as the apartment is declared not safe by fire department. Temporarily I have been living with my friend.
My lease document is also burnt into apartment and they are not providing me copy of lease when I requested. When I requested for unused portion of rent and security deposit, they said it will take 30 days after my request. I have fire department report that says the fire was caused by short circuit in water heater. Can I take any legal action against management company? I'm totally devastated with this helpless situation. Seeking for legal advice.
I rent an apartment in 2 story multifamily dwelling building, apartment complex. Last week there was a fire in my apartment when I was at work and it caused lot of damages to my personal property. The fire was caused by short circuit in a water heater that was placed in coat closet by aprtment building. Everything in the apartment is damaged either by fire or smoke. I could managed to get few clothes and some important papaers which was secured in other closet. Rest of the things in apartment are unsalvageable.
I did not had renters insurance. If fire is caused by faulty water heater placed by aparment management, aren't they liable for my damages? They even denied when I asked for alternate place to stay as the apartment is declared not safe by fire department. Temporarily I have been living with my friend.
My lease document is also burnt into apartment and they are not providing me copy of lease when I requested. When I requested for unused portion of rent and security deposit, they said it will take 30 days after my request. I have fire department report that says the fire was caused by short circuit in water heater. Can I take any legal action against management company? I'm totally devastated with this helpless situation. Seeking for legal advice.