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I have rented an apartment with wood flooring. Everything went well until last week the water valve burst...?
The water flowed from the kitchen and flooded the whole house within two hours.(It happened in the middle of the night) Now the wood flooring buckles up like the road hump and seems likely it will split into two soon. The landlord wants me to compensate for the damage.Is he at fault or is it my fault? Should not he check that everything is in order when he rented the house to me?I am just a person who knows how to turn on and off a tap.I don't know anything about pipes, does it constitute a misuse of the facilities?After changing the water valve, it was discovered that it had rusted internally.So now, can yahoo users tell me in your opinion who is in the wrong?Help me solve my predicament.
If your dispute with the landlord escalates into litigation, the judge is going to consider precedent law and evidence. The best evidence, in your case, would be a lease agreement that spells out the responsibilities of lessor and lessee. Look for any clause that pertains to this incident and places the onus on the landlord.
It would be a good idea to obtain some documentation on the defective water valve, like a signed and notarized statement from the plumber, or the device itself. It never hurts to visit the clerk's office at the courthouse, and solicit some advice or direction. You'll be surprised how much info you can glean from a friendly visit.
Once you are reasonably certain that you would prevail in the event of litigation (I believe that you would) you are ready to approach the landlord with confidence and ask that they fulfill their responsibilities and put your home back in order. My gut tells me that your landlord is bluffing, and attempting to intimidate you. But case law and evidence are the prevailing factors, and this will require some due diligence on your part to decide just where you stand.