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A tenant claimed that she had a water damage coming from a closed window- all the carpet got wet, the water went to the first floor. The emergency crew got called in and is taking care of the damage. The property is managed by a hired property who lives in the next unit. The property manager suspects that the window was left open during heavy rain. What are the steps to take to prove the negligence of the tenant?

Have a window company check the window for water leaks....... both physical & water test. They'll spay water on/around window for a period of time......If window is found sound, you may consider applying the testing cost to the other damages.

Posted by Stan M, CA on Saturday, September 16, 2017

thank you, but she already went to an attorney who sent the letter that she is not liable and I am having difficulty finding testimonials or a window company who would perform a test.

Posted by Anastasia P, MA on Friday, October 13, 2017

Don't let a lawyer's letter scare you. That's what they get paid to do hoping you'll not pursue your case. Weigh the damage cost to the cost of hiring a professional property inspector to examine the window. Don't forget to ask inspector if s(he) can tell you if window does or could have leaked given its current condition. Good luck.

Posted by Stan M, CA on Saturday, October 14, 2017

thanks!

Posted by Anastasia P, MA on Saturday, October 14, 2017

As we invest too much in renovating home, just to give a classy and rich look all over the home. But if some damage like you said above, about the water damage they may disturb the whole interiors and give an ugly look. Just a few days ago one of my cousin's bathroom, bathtub pipes were getting leaked and the whole area of restroom got covered full of water, this made her accessories kept in restroom got destroyed as the things got drowned in water and were floating. So she decided to contact some expert from artisticrefinishing.com agents whom they looked after fitting the pipes and the damaged caused dues to flood.

Posted by Lisa S, CA on Thursday, June 21, 2018