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Fire in property. Is tenant liable

Started by Duke of Leyton, August 07, 2013, 04:43:55 AM

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Duke of Leyton

I had a fire in my property.

A tenant had moved a tumble dryer from a downstairs conservatory where there was proper exit venting to a room upstairs without and didn't clean out the fluff filter. The heat build up caused a fire.

Am I liable or is the tenant?

Informed opinion greatly appreciated.

ChrisWelshProp

Your tenant is

What does your insurance company say?