Re: Bad Wiring Damaged Tenant's Dryer - are we liable?

[Cat L.]

If we had owned this property for any length of time, I wouldn't even ask - we just bought this property last month and inherited our tenants. 

It seems there was bad wiring in the utility room that was not rated for the tenant's dryer. They called us and we had it repaired RIGHT away - it wasn't cheap either; we needed a new breaker and all. Now they say the dryer has been killed. 

I can't find the specifics that might apply to us here and I'd like to know what our legal liability is (in Texas) before I respond to the tenant. 

We do plan to try to be some help but they are already trouble tenant's who were late the first month of rent they owed to us and call about small and petty things all the time; I want to be very cautious in establishing our relationship solidly with them. 

Is anyone aware of the specific Texas statute that would apply here? Or where to find it? 

[Russ Draper]

I would think that personal property is not your responsibility, that's what renters insurance is for!