What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia
I rent out my basement as one bedroom apartment. Earlier this month I had to go out of town for business and ended being gone for two weeks (temp. was in 60's). While I was gone my pipes busted between my 1st and 2nd floor causing water damage on my 1st floor and the basement apartment. My question is am I (landlord) responsible for the water damage to my tenants personal property (tv, bed, clothes, etc.) or should that be something covered by renter's insurance?
I rent out my basement as one bedroom apartment. Earlier this month I had to go out of town for business and ended being gone for two weeks (temp. was in 60's). While I was gone my pipes busted between my 1st and 2nd floor causing water damage on my 1st floor and the basement apartment. My question is am I (landlord) responsible for the water damage to my tenants personal property (tv, bed, clothes, etc.) or should that be something covered by renter's insurance?