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Updated almost 4 years ago, 02/19/2021
What happens after your rental house catches on fire
What is the process after your renter forgets to open fireplace vent and burns half the house down π
Has this happened to you? I'm so sorry to hear that if so.
This winter storm has made rational individuals make irrational decisions, so I would first give care to the tenant. There are probably some warming stations that would take them. I would offer that to them before offering anything like a hotel or another rental unit. Unless your lease states otherwise, you aren't under obligation to house your tenant or replace their stuff. That's what renters insurance is for.
Call insurance and speak with them over the process.
Hope your property and your renters are okay! I would definitely call your insurance. They might be overwhelmed with calls right now but that would be your best bet. Good luck and stay safe!
I am so sorry to hear this! I hope everyone is okay. I had two homes we manage catch fire last winter. Call you insurance company. Do the tenants have renters insurance to cover the damage to their belongings? In my situation we moved the tenants into another vacant property while the fire damaged property was being repaired. Thankfully neither of them were a total loss. Best of luck to you!
@Brittany Villamil I'm so sorry to hear that this happened. I too hope everyone is okay. I would definitely call your own insurance and hopefully your tenants have renter's insurance too!
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I agree with others. Have your tenants call their insurance company and then you call yours.
do I break their lease? They canβt live in it and it will take a few months to repair
Originally posted by @Paul Crutcher:
Has this happened to you? I'm so sorry to hear that if so.
This winter storm has made rational individuals make irrational decisions, so I would first give care to the tenant. There are probably some warming stations that would take them. I would offer that to them before offering anything like a hotel or another rental unit. Unless your lease states otherwise, you aren't under obligation to house your tenant or replace their stuff. That's what renters insurance is for.
Call insurance and speak with them over the process.