My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Texas and County of Dallas
Hey there folks,
I was hoping I can find get some guidance for my buddy in relation to damage to his vehicle that was sustained while entering his apartment complex.
His complex recently installed additional speed bumps on the property. Until today, it was not a problem. He would simply drive around them to avoid any damage. I guess today, the complex finished installing a bump directly in front of the automatic gate at the entrance to the complex. The way the entrance is designed, with the gate, fence and new bump, he tells me that he was able to exit the complex with no real damage, but coming back in, the car got stuck on the bump. It is a lowered manual Ford Mustang GT.
With no other option, he advised that he was forced to apply more pressure to the gas and force the car off of the bump. By doing so, the bump has created not just visible scrapes to the under carriage of the car, but some mechanical problems related to the exhaust.
He states that he is now hesitant to leave his complex in his car because he fears he will be unable to get back in without causing further damage.
So the issue is the damage to the vehicle and determining whether or not the complex holds any liability or if it is completely on my friend because he intentionally modified his car which decreased his ground clearance.
He has attempted to contact his property management company, but being the weekend, nobody is available. If anyone can provide me some info or advice I'd appreciate it. I have a feeling he the property management company has little if any liability but we'll see.
Thanks!
Hey there folks,
I was hoping I can find get some guidance for my buddy in relation to damage to his vehicle that was sustained while entering his apartment complex.
His complex recently installed additional speed bumps on the property. Until today, it was not a problem. He would simply drive around them to avoid any damage. I guess today, the complex finished installing a bump directly in front of the automatic gate at the entrance to the complex. The way the entrance is designed, with the gate, fence and new bump, he tells me that he was able to exit the complex with no real damage, but coming back in, the car got stuck on the bump. It is a lowered manual Ford Mustang GT.
With no other option, he advised that he was forced to apply more pressure to the gas and force the car off of the bump. By doing so, the bump has created not just visible scrapes to the under carriage of the car, but some mechanical problems related to the exhaust.
He states that he is now hesitant to leave his complex in his car because he fears he will be unable to get back in without causing further damage.
So the issue is the damage to the vehicle and determining whether or not the complex holds any liability or if it is completely on my friend because he intentionally modified his car which decreased his ground clearance.
He has attempted to contact his property management company, but being the weekend, nobody is available. If anyone can provide me some info or advice I'd appreciate it. I have a feeling he the property management company has little if any liability but we'll see.
Thanks!
Parking and Access: Vehicle Damage
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