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Glass replacement for tenant?
I have dual pane windows in my apartment. I came back home and the outside glass of one of the windows is broken. However,the glass is so thick that only the "outside" glass is broken. I didn't tell my landlord yet. Do I have to pay for the replacement? How much does it cost? I don't know how the window got broken. I came home one day and it was broken. It doesn't make my place colder though since the inside glass is so thick.
Public Comments
- It depends on your lease, but I think the landlord should have to fix that on his dime.
- if you didnt break it, it's the landlord's responsibility to fix. i work for an insurance company & usually [unless says otherwise in lease] they are responsible for damage to the property unless caused by you.
- Do you have any idea how it got broken? I wouldn't think you were responsible. It sounds like someone threw a rock at your window.
Do you have to tell your landlord? Does it make your place colder?
If it's a special kind of glass it could run up a little bill, but generally replacing a window pane will run you a few dollars, depending on where you live.
I asked you a question only to clarify what you were saying. I didn't intend to answer a question with other questions. I have a feeling someone is going to report me. So, good luck with getting this repair taken care of.
- You didn't break it, so it isn't your responsibility.
- If you didn't cause it, you don't owe for it. It's no different than if a tree fell on your roof or a vandal spray painted the out side walls. You didn't do it.
If it was the inside pane, it would be a different story.
