Is a real estate firm liable for damages to rental property caused by someone hired by the agency?
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Is a real estate firm liable for damages to rental property caused by someone hired by the agency?
We contracted with a real estate firm to rent out our home. The family that rented it caused some damage. The real estate firm sent someone to make repairs who, in turn, caused further damage in excess of the damage deposit. Is the firm responsible to make this right, or are we stuck with the bill?
Asked on August 3, 2012 under Personal Injury, Georgia
Answers:
Leigh Anne Timiney / Timiney Law Firm
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
This likely depends on your contractual agreement with the real estate firm in regard to repairs. If the real estate firm is responsible for handling the repairs, covering the cost of the repairs and selecting the individual performing the repairs, I think you can make a good argument that they are also responsible for any damage done by that individual. You can also make a claim against the repair person himself for the additional damage. If the repair person is a licensed and bonded contractor, that gives you another avenue for recovery for the damages you suffered.
Leigh Anne Timiney / Timiney Law Firm
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
This likely depends on your contractual agreement with the real estate firm in regard to repairs. If the real estate firm is responsible for handling the repairs, covering the cost of the repairs and selecting the individual performing the repairs, I think you can make a good argument that they are also responsible for any damage done by that individual. You can also make a claim against the repair person himself for the additional damage. If the repair person is a licensed and bonded contractor, that gives you another avenue for recovery for the damages you suffered.
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