Landlord liability for break in?

petethebrick

My apartment was burgled recently. I live in an apartment complex and the week before the burglary myself and other tenants noticed one of the entrance doors was not locking correctly meaning anyone could gain access. We reported this to the complex owner however he failed to fix this. It emerged that the burglars had gained access to the building through this door. Is he liable for any losses we incurred from the robbery?

Thoie

"Probably not" is the unfortunate answer - I'm sure there'll be something in your lease about it.

I'm confused between "landlord" and "complex owner". Does your landlord own the entire building, and rents out all units?

Xiney

if you informed him in writing of this fact, you could try and take him to small claims. It only costs a small fee to apply so even if you don't win, you haven't lost much.

Keith in cork

another member whos a bit more of a legal eagle than me will clear this up but from your post i understand, you rent an apartment from your landlord who bought it in an apartment complex. You informed the owner of the complex.
so in turn, its the complex who are liable. IF as stated above, you put it in writing to them, the garda specifically pointed this to be the route of entry, its for security purpose and obviously gave them easy access then yes, the small claims court is the way to get your money back for items damaged/stolen.
Usually 80euro although rates may have changed since i last checked it out.