HELP!My unit caught fire last week due to another tenant's cigarette, the fire is still under investigation. I lost everything and my renters insurance just cancelled in March(i was moving end may so let it laspe stupid me). However, there were no working smoke detectors and no alerts before it was too late. My landlord also lives in the apartment underneath me. The other tenant also had a box of cigarettes filled with used smoke butts on his balcony for months that was visable. THe tenant at fault has no isurance and is unemployed. I also do not currently have an active lease as it was up in January. He is also asking me to lie and say the rent was higher then it actually is and wants me to sign a new lease backdating it to jan(which i WILL NOT do). Once the report is finished and if it shows that there were no working smoke detectors, can i go after his insurance under the liability portion for my personal things? All of my furniture was brand new and i have no clothes. Not to mention personal suffering. Thank God my dog got out in time
I would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions!
I would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions! 