What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Maine
My business is a tenant at will. Landlord live out of state. Building is in disrepair. A recent storm (60 + mile an hour winds) tore my sign loose. A tether that was holding my sign broke 14 of the 16 pains of glass in my store front. I had already given notice to my landlord that I was leaving and this happened 5 days before I was to close. I notified the landlords wife (Landlord does not take calls from tnenats) about the damage and was told by her that I will have to pay for the repairs as they have no insurance on the building. The building is over 100 years old. There has been no upkeep on the building in the 5 years I have been there. 4 of the 16 windows are app. 4 ft by 6 ft. and are plate glass. City ordinance now states ground level glass is ti be safety glass. My question: Who is responsible for the repairs?
My business is a tenant at will. Landlord live out of state. Building is in disrepair. A recent storm (60 + mile an hour winds) tore my sign loose. A tether that was holding my sign broke 14 of the 16 pains of glass in my store front. I had already given notice to my landlord that I was leaving and this happened 5 days before I was to close. I notified the landlords wife (Landlord does not take calls from tnenats) about the damage and was told by her that I will have to pay for the repairs as they have no insurance on the building. The building is over 100 years old. There has been no upkeep on the building in the 5 years I have been there. 4 of the 16 windows are app. 4 ft by 6 ft. and are plate glass. City ordinance now states ground level glass is ti be safety glass. My question: Who is responsible for the repairs?