Q: To Anthony M Avery In Tennessee, can my landlord make me pay a plumbing bill when I didn't cause the problem?
I received a letter from them stating I have to pay a plumbing bill for something I did not cause. And can 100% prove .I'm scared and seeking some legal advice.
I've talked with a plumber and he says there is no way to prove it came from my house since we have shared pipes. And the toy was too small to cause the problems my neighbor called in.
And I know 100% for sure the toy was NOT my childs. Nor has anyone in my house ever put any type of toy in our toilets.
A: Remember the owner must file suit and serve you. Then you go to Court and the owner must prove his cause of action for tort to a preponderance of evidence standard. It may not be worth his while to sue you. If he files in Sessions, then defend yourself, probably by denying all knowledge or actions which might have caused the plumbing problem. It will be difficult for the owner to prove you destroyed his plumbing which is probably old and cheaply constructed. If there is an adverse verdict, within 10 days you can Appeal De Novo to Circuit Court and demand a Jury. Good Luck...
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