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Rights of Tenants?

rkeane · 2006-09-08 09:32:26

Does anyone know the rights of tenants in relation to this type of situation: a drunk or vandal throws a bottle through the window of my rented apartment. The landlord says that I must pay to replace the window pane as I am the tenant. Is he right? My position is that I should only pay for damage that I cause, and not…

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08-09-2006 10:32am

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rkeane

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Does anyone know the rights of tenants in relation to this type of situation: a drunk or vandal throws a bottle through the window of my rented apartment. The landlord says that I must pay to replace the window pane as I am the tenant. Is he right? My position is that I should only pay for damage that I cause, and not damage caused in these circumstances. Any helpful advice?

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#2 08-09-2006 11:39am
jtiernan

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Not a sol myself but common sense says no!! If lightning strikes the house (sorry only eg I could think of!!)... should you have to pay?? :rolleyes:

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#3 08-09-2006 12:45pm
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The landlord should pay as long as it wasn't caused by you.

From threshold:

"The landlord is obliged to carry out repairs except where damage beyond normal wear and tear has been caused by the tenant. "

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#4 08-09-2006 8:28pm
ircoha

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With whom does the burden of proof lie?

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