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[lizzybennet]

I just received a letter from our rental agency stating that we owe them $178 for the damage done to the door by the fire department. Naturally I called them to say "No way!" and he told me they have tried to collect from the fire department and they won't pay (they were just doing their job after all). They've tried to collect from the home owners and they won't pay. SO, that leaves us. I told him that these fire alarms are defective, that even after the fire department busted in the door and changed the batteries, the alarms continued to go off the whole time we were on vacation (this is per the neighbors.) The alarms continue to go off at least three times a week, usually much more. They go off if the house gets too cold, they go off if the stove gets hot. They are uber sensitive.

I told him if we are going to pay for this bill, they had better get out here and fix the alarms. I told him I hadn't bothered him about the alarms because it didn't seem like a critical problem but now IT IS! He seemed more than happy to come fix the alarms, maybe because it will be a legitimate bill he can send to the owners. This is so frustrating.

I want to somehow figure out a way to let my neighbor know that their 911 call is now costing me $178. But of course that would be childish. They were just trying to do the right thing, and I am thankful. Maybe our renters insurance will pay for it? I'm going to call them and find out.

UPDATE: Our renters insurance will pay for it. Yay!!

Comments

[gnawtee.livejournal.com]

Now there's a happy ending. ;)

[sunrise0124.livejournal.com]

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!

[themenow.livejournal.com]

We have got to get renter's insurance. You'd think after two break-ins we would. We've got the alarm and that has given us a ton of peace of mind but in cases like this...well, I think it's a definite good idea. Would you mind emailing me your insurance agency name? I don't know how comfy you feel posting it on the web.

And HOO RAH for the coverage and that you were like, "Oh no! This just does NOT work for me!"

[mysteena.livejournal.com]

We use USAA (who we also have for our car insurance.) You really should get renter's insurance. I think we only pay like $12 a month for it.

[themenow.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I'll definitely look into this. Thanks!