Liable for cat's disappearance - Bizarre tenant tale

[Moshe H.]

I haven't posted in a long time but had to share... got a phone call from my property manager today. Tenant is distraught: one of his cats is missing. It's like one of his children. He's searched the entire (4-u) building, attic and basement and can't find it. He thinks it may have somehow gotten into a utility chaser (about 12"x12" hole behind the tub in the bathroom that, last we knew, was covered with a panel) and disappeared into the walls. He's super distraught, sounds like he's been drinking, and tells my PM he has been in touch with his lawyer and is holding us responsible.

Unreal!

(I assume that is baloney - how could we be responsible for his cat disappearing?)

These are tenants that always pay their rent on time, so I'm hoping it blows over.

[Lindsay Brake]

@Moshe H.

Wow I bet you write "not responsible for lost pets" into your next lease.

Any update on the whereabouts of AWOL cat?