Landlord's Responsibility for a Flooded Basement
I live in the state of Maryland. Last night my hot weater heater failed, and as a result the basement floor became submerged under 3 or 4 inches of water. I know that the landlord is responsible for replacing the hot water heater, but my question is this: the entire basement is carpeted, so I would assume that the carpeting probably got ruined from being thoroughly soaked. Is the landlord responsible for replacing it? Or can he simply remove it and not be obligated to replace it? I would hope that he would have to replace it, as all that is under the carpeting is concrete.
Thanks in advance for any help!
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This is probably covered by insurance. Ask your landlord.
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Ok, I will do that. Thanks!:)
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Gary335
Ok, I will do that. Thanks!:)
Since you're nicer on this board, I will answer the question. It won't be covered by YOUR insurance policy. It may be covered by the landlord's insurance policy, depending upon his deductible. However, he is not required to replaced the carpet that is currently there, with more carpet. He can simply decide to pull up the carpet, and leave the floor bare.
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Since you're nicer on this board, I will answer the question. It won't be covered by YOUR insurance policy. It may be covered by the landlord's insurance policy, depending upon his deductible. However, he is not required to replaced the carpet that is currently there, with more carpet. He can simply decide to pull up the carpet, and leave the floor bare.
I had a similar problem. Is the landlord required to replace the carpet with more carpet if the basement was a 'finished basement'? I payed a premium rate for my townhome because of the 'finished basement, but my post-flood basement was barely fit to be a laundry room.
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I had a similar problem. Is the landlord required to replace the carpet with more carpet if the basement was a 'finished basement'? I payed a premium rate for my townhome because of the 'finished basement, but my post-flood basement was barely fit to be a laundry room.
Yes, if your lease specifically states that the basement is carpeted.