What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Utah
I have a landlord-tenant dispute that has me curious about the law versus liability versus contractual obligations.
I live in an apartment that has a floor layout with two "problematic" doors. At rest or used individually, both doors are fine. However, if both doors are opened the knobs can bump into the doors. During a family get-together, both doors were opened and caused notable holes to be introduced in both.
Regarding liability, I have admitted the damage to my landlord. They want me to pay to fix it.
Regarding law(?), my insurance company has denied my claim stating that the landlord is at fault because the layout can specifically lead to this arrangement.
Regarding contract, my lease states that I should return the apartment to its initial condition.
Are there any online resources (like URCP) for building codes that will make it easy for me to specifically cite why the arrangement was "illegal"?
If the landlord sued me, does the insurance company's claim for landlord neglect have any merit? Would I win?
Since I admitted liability, and I do have a contract w/ the landlord to return the apartment in initial condition, does that contract trump any speculative building code? (My move-in checklist does indicate that I accept responsibility for the unit "as-is".)
Are there any legal precedents for this type of dispute? Some pointers to help guide my search terms would also be appreciated. Thanks!
Friendly disclaimer: I recognize that any information given to me shall not be construed as legal advice, you are not acting as my lawyer, your response does not create a client-lawyer relationship, your statements are merely informational to guide my research, I should consult w/ a lawyer, etc. Thanks!
I have a landlord-tenant dispute that has me curious about the law versus liability versus contractual obligations.
I live in an apartment that has a floor layout with two "problematic" doors. At rest or used individually, both doors are fine. However, if both doors are opened the knobs can bump into the doors. During a family get-together, both doors were opened and caused notable holes to be introduced in both.
Regarding liability, I have admitted the damage to my landlord. They want me to pay to fix it.
Regarding law(?), my insurance company has denied my claim stating that the landlord is at fault because the layout can specifically lead to this arrangement.
Regarding contract, my lease states that I should return the apartment to its initial condition.
Are there any online resources (like URCP) for building codes that will make it easy for me to specifically cite why the arrangement was "illegal"?
If the landlord sued me, does the insurance company's claim for landlord neglect have any merit? Would I win?
Since I admitted liability, and I do have a contract w/ the landlord to return the apartment in initial condition, does that contract trump any speculative building code? (My move-in checklist does indicate that I accept responsibility for the unit "as-is".)
Are there any legal precedents for this type of dispute? Some pointers to help guide my search terms would also be appreciated. Thanks!
Friendly disclaimer: I recognize that any information given to me shall not be construed as legal advice, you are not acting as my lawyer, your response does not create a client-lawyer relationship, your statements are merely informational to guide my research, I should consult w/ a lawyer, etc. Thanks!