Can a landlord charge you for damages to a neighbors unit?

I want to disagree here with most people that responded so far. I would think and expect that the property has been "sealed" correctly on every floor of the building to prevent stuff from traveling to every floor. I think the responsibility to pay goes 50% landlord and 50% renter. Had his/her property being sealed correctly, there's no reason for leakage. I would consult with a lawyer by doing a free of charge call and ask for this sort of advice. Good luck.

With the details you've given, Yes, you are responsible for the repairs AND any other charges stemming from your actions.

She can get the monies anyway she can, including adding it to your rent. If she sues you over it, she can even end up taking personal properties.

The deposit is for your apartment, not the entire building.

Life sucks.

Good Luck!

I don't believe she can increase your rent because of the over flow or make you pay for an inspection (only damage), but throw you out, I guess she can because you caused damage which would of broken you contract agreement.

Yes

That's why smart people have renter's insurance. Your actions damaged property.....how do you think you are not responsible? If your car had jumped the curb and smashed into an neighbor's apartment, wouldn't you be responsible?

Yes, that's why homeowners/rental insurance is needed. The insurance in your lease covers the landlord not you.

Good renters should always carry renters insurance. If you don't you will have to pay up. Sorry but that is the facts, time to become an adult.

You did the damage by negligance.

It's their property that you damaged.

You pay.

quit trying to get someone here to convince you that you can get away with it,, you did the wrong so you pay the price! yanh yanh yanh crying foul when it you who did the fouling

Its your fault, what if you did not install your brakes correctly and hit another car. Who's fault is it, the car's or yours?