Shed Broken into - who is responsible for the repair of the shed?

[jimmytwoburgers]

Hi,

My tenant had her shed broken into and a door & lock damaged. The managing agent has said its her responsibility to get it repaired. I am not convinced - I think its my responsibility? I put the shed in when i used to live there.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

[AndrewDod]

Who put on the lock? If it did not originally have a lock and the tenant put on the lock, then there is a potential argument to be made that the tenant is responsible for the lock and the repair (as they forced the burglar to break the door in a shed that was only designed to store plant pots). You are not responsible for tenants possessions.

Failing the above, you are likely responsible.

[jpucng62]

Your shed....Your inventory....Your responsibility. Is it really worth upsetting a good tenant & quibbling over minor repairs? I think not.

Go with your gut instinct & be a good LL.

[mariner]

How do we know she is a good T?

IMO Ts job to report break in to Police and get Crime No for Ins Co.

[buzzard1994]

Sheds are frequently used to store gardening implements, which can be used to break into property. Therefore they should come with locks. I'd pay up.