Water Damage Caused By Washer Overflowing

[ahoov123]

I recently had a mini flood that occurred when my washer overflowed. Luckily the damage wasn't too severe but it did cause the faux wood flooring to bulge in some areas. I am assuming that since it is my washer and I was the one who turned it on I would be liable for replacing the flooring if they choose to do so, correct?

I also, unfortunately, do not have renters insurance, dumb I know.

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

Is it a washer that you provided?

 

[LdiJ]

Is it a washer that you provided?

I believe that is what the OP indicated when he/she said it was "my washer".

 

[quincy]

I recently had a mini flood that occurred when my washer overflowed. Luckily the damage wasn't too severe but it did cause the faux wood flooring to bulge in some areas. I am assuming that since it is my washer and I was the one who turned it on I would be liable for replacing the flooring if they choose to do so, correct?

I also, unfortunately, do not have renters insurance, dumb I know.

Who installed the washer?

 

[Just Blue]

I recently had a mini flood that occurred when my washer overflowed. Luckily the damage wasn't too severe but it did cause the faux wood flooring to bulge in some areas. I am assuming that since it is my washer and I was the one who turned it on I would be liable for replacing the flooring if they choose to do so, correct?

I also, unfortunately, do not have renters insurance, dumb I know.

What state?

 

[adjusterjack]

I am assuming that since it is my washer and I was the one who turned it on I would be liable for replacing the flooring if they choose to do so, correct?

It's likely that your lease contractually obligates you to pay for any damage that occurs during and as a result of your tenancy. Read your lease and see if that's the case.

Come back and report, and reveal your state.

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

I believe that is what the OP indicated when he/she said it was "my washer".

I think they did too but I want to confirm because it makes a very big difference.

 

[ahoov123]

Who installed the washer?

The appliance company that we bought it from.

 

[ahoov123]

What state?

I live in California.

 

[ahoov123]

I think they did too but I want to confirm because it makes a very big difference.

It is my washer, unfortunately.

 

[quincy]

The appliance company that we bought it from.

If the appliance company installed the washer improperly, and this improper installation caused the flooding, the appliance company should be held responsible for repairs to the floor.

If you did not follow manufacturer instructions on use of the washer and this failure resulted in the flooding, you are responsible for floor repair.

 

[Wolfie9182]

I recently had a mini flood that occurred when my washer overflowed. Luckily the damage wasn't too severe but it did cause the faux wood flooring to bulge in some areas. I am assuming that since it is my washer and I was the one who turned it on I would be liable for replacing the flooring if they choose to do so, correct?

I also, unfortunately, do not have renters insurance, dumb I know.

It would also be helpful to know if you might of put too much soap of any kind, maybe overloading with clothes.

 

[quincy]

It would also be helpful to know if you might of put too much soap of any kind, maybe overloading with clothes.

If ahoov did not use the washer properly and this improper use caused the washer to overflow, the cost of repairing the floor should fall on ahoov.

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

It would also be helpful to know if you might of put too much soap of any kind, maybe overloading with clothes.

No that would not be helpful at all.