The situation
A commercial landlord’s insurer paid for water damage after a tenant failed to turn off water during a maintenance issue, allowing water to escape and damage the premises. The lease contained liability and indemnity provisions.
Our approach
Precision Paralegal Services reviewed the lease and the tenant’s liability and indemnity obligations.
We filed a civil claim against the tenant alleging breach of the lease covenants and negligence.
The parties settled. We obtained a signed release and confirmed the settlement payment before filing a Notice of Withdrawal.
The outcome
The claim settled, payment was confirmed and the release was signed. The court file was formally withdrawn.
What this case illustrates
The lease was an important part of assessing and presenting this claim. Reviewing its terms allowed the action to address contractual obligations alongside the alleged negligence that caused the water escape.
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