My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: SC
Good afternoon my question is concerning water damage and whom is responsible for paying for repairs.
In my rental unit the landlord provided a washer and dryer, one day I noticed some water under the washing machine so I contacted the property manager, upon further review there was water damage under the tiles, there was a leak from the washer and/or pipes. Not sure how long the water leak existed.
Ten or so tiles were replaced, the replacement tiles were smaller than the original tiles, but the property manager okay-ed the use of the smaller tiles (1/4 inch smaller), the company that replaced the tiles laid the tile but of course the tiles didn't line up and there ended up being many cut tiles to cover the damaged area. The owner of the property file an insurance claim but was denied.
Then it was decided that the replacement tile didn't match the old tile so they want to take that tile out and replace all the tiles to match - another 15 or so tiles (25 total tiles). Now the property has told me that I am responsible for the damage and they want me to pay for the first repair work and also to replace all the tiles - costing several thousand dollars. Neither the property manger nor the owner ever did any maintenance on the washer. I do not have renters insurance.
Who should be responsible for the repairs?
Thank You in advance for your responses.

