Who is responsible for damage from a burst pipe when a tenant leaves the property unattended?
As we settle into the new year, some landlords might find themselves dealing with a tricky situation; tenants returning to a property left unattended over the December break, only to find a burst pipe has caused damage to their belongings and the property itself. It’s a tricky situation and raises an important question: who is responsible for fixing the damage? Drawing on years of experience handling similar disputes, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme offers advice to help you navigate these murky waters.