Boyfriend just kicked in tenant's front door

[Jesse Knevel]

I just received a call that my tenant's boyfriend just kicked in her front door. She is filing a police report. I am planning on contacting my insurance company tomorrow. Can I bill my tenant for the repairs? Boyfriend was not invited over. Any suggestions? 

[Robert Blanchard]

@Jesse Knevel Does your insurance policy have a deductible higher than $250?  To have a door replaced along with the jam should not cost more than $500.  If you file a claim, your insurance premiums will go up the next time you sign a renewal, which might cost you more than $500 in higher premiums for the upcoming years. 

Make sure that whoever replaces the door, uses 6 " screws in the door hinges and strike plate.  Most doors come with only 2" or 4" screws.  This will make it much harder to kick in a door in the future.

Also make sure the lock is the new kind that can not be "bumped" and unlocked with a certain kind of key.