Tenant's Vehicle Damaged Condo Property
I received a letter from our Condo management company that my tenant's daughter's vehicle hit our maintenance cart, and she kept driving. There was minimal damage to the cart.
The Management Company (and HOA Board) are saying that I, as the owner, am responsible for the damages. Seems to me that this would be covered by automobile insurance wouldn't it?
Also, how far do my responsibilities extend? If she hits a carport wall and brings the building down, who gets *that* letter?
This incident took place in CA.
Contact your tenant and tell the parent(s) that you received a letter from the HOA. Then read them the letter,the daughter may not have told them about the accident. Their liability coverage should pay for the damage.
Actually, as the owner, you are responsible for ALL the damages that your tenants do. How your rental/lease agreement reads concerning damages will really determine whether your tenants are required to pay for the damages. Every situation can't be foretold, however, a blanket statement within your agreement stating something to the fact that "tenant is responsible for ALL damages that they cause. Repair cost must be paid in a timely fashion,' etc, etc.
Roger