Who has to pay for this? :/ (Glass door in rented flat)
Hi All,
hope someone has maybe an idea. We closed the door of our shower in our rented flat in Amsterdam normally and the safety glass broke in a thousand pieces. We did not close it with extra force, just normally, so I assume it was just impurity in the glass or wearing off over time. I think it would not count as 'we caused the damage', in my understanding. However, the landlord answered:
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I would like to refer you to the following provision in your tenancy agreement:
(Glass) Damage – 17. The landlord emphasizes that all damage to or within the rented property is at the tenant’s own expense and risk, in accordance with Article 13 of the General Provisions. The landlord does not take out any (glass) insurance, and in the event of damage, the tenant cannot therefore make a claim under any insurance policy taken out by the landlord. In addition to the obligation under Article 13.7 of the General Provisions to take out adequate contents insurance, the tenant is also required to take out third-party liability insurance (AVP). The tenant is, of course, free to take out any additional insurance policies.
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Our liability insurance does not cover glass damage. However, I am not sure if this should be a liability case anyways, as we did not 'destroy it'.
Any help would be appreciated. <3