A landlord in California had a repairman replace a heating unit in a rental property. The repairman's apprentice didn't use proper floor protections, and got soot onto the tenant's area rug. The repair service tried to clean the carpet at the time, but ended up making the problem even worse and caused further damage. The tenant wants the carpet to be be replaced. The landlord says that it's the repair company's responsibility. Who has to pay to replace the rug? The tenant has renters insurance.

