Legal Question in Construction Law in California
can a tenant sue a contractor hired by the landlord
i am a tenant, my landlord hired a bad contractor who caused property damage to my stuff. i am alredy suing the landlord, but someone suggested i add the contractor to the complaint too.
can i sue the contractor even though i didn't sign the construction contract with him? please help!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: can a tenant sue a contractor hired by the landlord
You could and should sue him for negligence among other things (possibly conversion and trespass to chattels). In order to sue for breach of contract you would need to be in privity of contract or a third party beneficiary so you may not be able to sue for those. It would depend on your circumstances.
Contact me should you seek representation.
Re: can a tenant sue a contractor hired by the landlord
Yes. There doesn't need to be a contractual relationship between you and the contractor. If he damaged your stuff, you have an action against him in tort.
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