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From an insurance perspective the landlord should have coverage on the building and the tenant should have coverage on his/her contents. Legal liability may be a different issue depending on the circumstances of the fire.

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Who is responsible for light fixture landlord or tenant?

In side the rental unit if an apartment the tenant, Outside the community If a home or Single family the tenant


Can a landlord hold a tenant responsible for a lease agreement if the tenant was not mentally competent and no attorney was present at the signing of the lease agreement?

Did a court adjudicate the tenant as incompetent? Then, if and when the landlord sues, that would provide the basis for a defense. You can't stop the landlord from trying to recover damages.


Who is responsible for installing air conditioning the landlord or the tenant?

The landlord, because he/she owns the property.


Is the tenant responsible to repair a broken ac unit?

If the air conditioner came with the apartment, then No, the tenant is not responsible. It is up to the Landlord to fix it. I know this because I am a landlord myself. If the Landlord refuses to do so, call a repairman, get it fixed, get a copy of the bill and deduct t from your rent...however make sure you let the landlord know that you will be doing this if he still refuses to fix it and again, make sure you give him a copy of the bill when you pay your rent.


Who is responsible for damage caused to a tenants personal property when the ceiling collapsed during a storm because the building was not weatherproofed correctly and the tenant didn't have insurance?

The answer is basically no. The landlord is never responsible for damages to personal property belonging to tenants in any dwelling or structure. That is why you are strongly encouraged to get renters insurance. In some cases you may have some recourse if the landlord knew of the problem. But if you get renters insurance be insurance company can determine that for you and they can seek damages from the landlord.

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What is the right of the landlord if the tenant commits suicide?

Landlord can keep deposit and sue tenant's estate if damages to the apartment was done outside of normal wear and tear.


Is the landlord or tenant responsible for damages by a drive by shooting?

no unless its stated in your contract


If a water heater breaks in an apartment is the renter responsible for damage caused to the apartment floors or ceiling of the apartment below?

Speculatively speaking, it is likely that the following is true: If the water heater is provided by the LL then the landlrod is responsible for damages. If the water heater is owned by the tenant then the tenant is responsible for damages.


When applying for an apartment in Maryland as a cosigner will the salary of the the tenant be taken into consideration or the cosigners?

Both. And both will be fully responsible for paying the rent and any damages to the apartment. If the primary tenant fails to pay the co-signer will be held fully responsible for paying.Both. And both will be fully responsible for paying the rent and any damages to the apartment. If the primary tenant fails to pay the co-signer will be held fully responsible for paying.Both. And both will be fully responsible for paying the rent and any damages to the apartment. If the primary tenant fails to pay the co-signer will be held fully responsible for paying.Both. And both will be fully responsible for paying the rent and any damages to the apartment. If the primary tenant fails to pay the co-signer will be held fully responsible for paying.


Who is responsible for light fixture landlord or tenant?

In side the rental unit if an apartment the tenant, Outside the community If a home or Single family the tenant


Does a landlord need to paint your apartment if the tenant is living in the apartment more than 5 years?

Depends on how the lease is written: normally the tenant is responsible for painting interior.


What is the possessive form of the landlord and the tenant?

The possessive forms are landlord's and tenant's; for example:The tenant's apartment is the best one in the landlord's building.


Can a landlord hold a tenant responsible for a lease agreement if the tenant was not mentally competent and no attorney was present at the signing of the lease agreement?

Did a court adjudicate the tenant as incompetent? Then, if and when the landlord sues, that would provide the basis for a defense. You can't stop the landlord from trying to recover damages.


Is Landlord or tenant responsible for scorpions?

Landlord.


Are you responsible for your sublet if your lease ended and they stayed?

This all depends on the terms of your lease. Most apartment complexes do not allow a tenant to sublet. So if the main tenant terminates the tendency, this termination will include everyone. The main tenant is the one who will be responsible to give the landlord back into the apartment.