Hello World! Welcome Friends! If your neighbors are proactive about taking care of their property, you’re probably glad to have them living nearby. After all, well-maintained properties boost the entire neighborhood and can even add value to property prices. However, you might not be quite so thrilled if a neighbor inadvertently damages your property or premises when they’re doing a little DIY.
Is Your Neighbor Liable for the Damage?
If your neighbor has damaged your property, there’s a good chance they’ll be held liable for it. Even though they may not have intended to impact your property in any way, their actions have caused or contributed to the damage, and they should, therefore, be liable for the consequences.
If a neighbor drills through a shared wall by accident, for example, they should be required to pay for repairs to your property. Similarly, if a neighbor is trimming trees and a branch falls on to your vehicle, it’s likely that they’ll be liable for the cost of repairs.
When these types of situations arise, you hope that good neighbors will admit their mistake and offer to pay for repairs to be undertaken. Sadly, this isn’t always the case. If your neighbor attempts to deny responsibility, you’ll want to consult a liability attorney
What If a Lack of Maintenance Causes Damage?
If your neighbor’s actions clearly cause damage to your property, it makes sense that they’re liable for the harm. However, what if a neighbor fails to maintain their property and this lack of maintenance causes damage to your property?
If your neighbor doesn’t trim the trees in their garden, for example, and the branches start to overhang their boundary and become weak, it increases the risk of them breaking and falling. If a branch or even a whole tree falls onto your vehicle, it could cause significant damage.
In this scenario, your neighbor could still be liable for the damage. Although their actions haven’t caused the damage, their failure to act found to be negligent, for example, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to make a successful claim against them.
When Should You Make a Claim?
If you’ve incurred property damage due to an incident that was caused by someone else, such as a falling tree, it’s well worth seeking legal advice. An experience liability attorney will be able to determine whether you have a case and, if so, how much compensation you can expect to receive.
Whether it’s your home, your vehicle, or another asset that’s been damaged due to your neighbor’s conduct, you shouldn’t have to suffer the cost of repairs or replacements. By taking legal action with help from a reputable law firm, you can ensure that you aren’t left out of pocket due to an incident that wasn’t your fault.
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