Lubbock, TX asked in Landlord - Tenant for Texas

Q: Had a house fire last April. Landlord will not give rent or deposit back because I had renters insurance can I sue him.

Landlord will not give rent that was paid in full back or deposit and sold my things that were not damaged in the fire and he changed the locks so I was not able to get my things out.

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John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
Answered
  • Frisco, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: Yes, you can sue your landlord but your renter’s insurance company will likely be subrogated to your recovery.

You really need to carefully compare any damages you can recover from your landlord to what your renter’s insurance claim included already to determine if it is worthwhile to pursue.

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