If a person owns a rental property in IN and if something happens on that property, the cause of action (lawsuit) would go before a court in IN, with an IN judge, citing IN law.

Class action lawsuits are already being discussed and there is potential at least portions of the blazes were caused by arson, often excluded from coverages.

If these type of damages occur in the future, I would recommend holding the tenants deposit, or if there is a claim to be made through the insurance you sell them you could approach that avenue.

You are basing your claim of damage solely on the time the seals lasted not on the type or cause of the damage.

Falling out of compliance can lead to penalties, lawsuits, and even damage to your reputation as a landlord.

Insurance doesn't cover anything anymore and we can almost just pay for all damages with the money we spend on it! 

So if the short term rental is the first floor might be less likely to cause annoyance vs it being on top or if the beds and living  rooms are side by side or opposite ends of the building. 

If a storm damages the roof before you begin, but a new roof was in the budget, you've lost nothing.  

If the neighbor owns a dog or has other reason that even a temporary dismantling could be problematic, you'll want to let them know that the fence is being replaced so they can mitigate any damage to your property or crew while it is being replaced.Hope this helps...

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