Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois
Liability
I moved out of my apartment. There was snow on the ground. The entrance to my apt building has a ceramic glazed tile floor. I hired movers. One of the movers slipped on the slick floor and the furniture he was carrying hit the glass at the top of the entrance door. It broke 4- 4X4 inch panes of leaded glass. The landlord says I have to pay. I say it is between the landlord and the moving company. I think it is the landlord's responsibility because the floor is hazardous and there was no mat or caution signs. (I did caution the movers) Who is liable for the damage?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Liability
Ultimately, the movers that you hired are your agents and servants. That makes you liable. However, if the movers had an insurance policy, a claim should be made on that policy.
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