fire damage to neighbors property

Freddie_smith

Hi there
Have a claim against me for damage to neighbors property. I am being blamed for a bonfire that got out of hand.
on day of fire no one was at property. Fire brigade has cause unknown. I am a tenant, what and where do i stand . Have 14 days to argue my innocence

Quentin

Is this a court claim?

If so you may need proper legal advice (if you have insurance contact your insurer to deal with this)

elsien

Where was the bonfire - in your garden?
You need to give the full picture if you want relevant answers.

csgohan4

How close was the bonfire to their property e.t.c need more info as above, you may need legal advice/representation

lisyloo

Need more details.
Was a bonfire started and then left unattended.
Cause unknown?
Was there previously a bonfire that hadn’t been put out properly.

Why are you being blamed as a tenant?

Manxman_in_exile

Freddie_smith wrote: »

Hi there
Have a claim against me for damage to neighbors property. I am being blamed for a bonfire that got out of hand.
on day of fire no one was at property. Fire brigade has cause unknown. I am a tenant, what and where do i stand . Have 14 days to argue my innocence

1. How did a bonfire start/get out of control when no-one was there?


2. What have you been "charged" with?

cajef

What damage was allegedly done to your neighbours property?

colesy

If you lit a bonfire in your garden and it spread to your neighbour’s property, you are liable for the damage. This is a strict liability i.e. your neighbour does not have to prove negligence, only that you brought a dangerous thing onto your land and that that dangerous thing escaped onto their land and caused damage. This principle derives from the case of Rylands v Fletcher. If you have contents insurance, this might provide you with paid for legal advice and liability cover. Inform your insurer right now.

cajef

colesy wrote: »

If you lit a bonfire in your garden and it spread to your neighbour’s property, you are liable for the damage.

Did you bother to read the OP?

Freddie_smith wrote: »

on day of fire no one was at property. Fire brigade has cause unknown.

Boohoo

cajef wrote: »

Did you bother to read the OP?

As the OP started this thread and as soon as it was up Freddie left and has not been back on MSE.


I am not sure what the OP is on about when they say "on day of fire no one was at property" as it could be that nobody was at the OP's property or it could also mean that nobody was at the neighbours property.


I would of thought if 14 days notice would mean that the neighbour must have contacted the OP before this and to confront he or she about the damage.


We all will have to wait the the OP to return so they can update the facts.

colesy

cajef wrote: »

Did you bother to read the OP?

Yes, it’s why I used the word “If”.