paragonsurfclub
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- California
Our neighbor has a private driveway which leads to their home, it is adjacent to our property line. The driveway is on their property and is not shared by anyone. Recently, their water pipe had a major leak which caused about $5,200 in damages to our property. We discovered the leak, called our neighbor to inform them, we also called the HOA patrol, who in turned called the fire department who has a special tool to turn off the water. Additionally, we called our water district who sent out a technician. After about 2 hours, our driveway (80 yards) was covered in about a foot of water, our gravel path to our equestrian facility was washed away and damage was done to our riding arena. We called our insurance agent and they advised us to get the work repaired and they would work with the neighbor on reimbursement. Repairs were about $5,200 and took a week to complete. We have all the receipts from the repairs and a memo from the water district confirming that the pipes belong to our neighbor.
During the evening we also learned that the neighbor had a major leak the week before, which did not affect our property.
The neighbor's insurance company offered to reimburse us for only half of our damages. We feel that we should be reimbursed in full.
Should we accept the $2500 or take the client to small claims court for the full amount?
Thanks for your advice!
Paragonsurfclub
During the evening we also learned that the neighbor had a major leak the week before, which did not affect our property.
The neighbor's insurance company offered to reimburse us for only half of our damages. We feel that we should be reimbursed in full.
Should we accept the $2500 or take the client to small claims court for the full amount?
Thanks for your advice!
Paragonsurfclub