Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New Jersey

Duty to maintain water heater so not to damage neighbor�s property (tort)

I live in a condominium in NJ. My upstairs neighbor's water heater broke and flooded my unit, causing water damage.

If my neighbor was not actively working on the water heater at the time when it broke, does he still have a duty to me? I would appreciate an opinion and any relevant citation.


Asked on 12/05/06, 12:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Duty to maintain water heater so not to damage neighbor�s property (tort)

Your neigbor owes a duty to not cause damage to his neighbor's apartment and is liable for the damages which you have suffered..

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 12/05/06, 12:30 pm


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