Who Is Liable For Damages Caused By Repair Work

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My condo neighbor has creaky floors. She could not afford to pay for repairs so I agreed to pay. She gave me $* towards the total cost of $*. In doing the work a water pipe was hit causing some damage to my unit below. Who is liable to pay for that damage?
Who performed the repair work on the floors?
a company I found
Did you sign any contract or agreement with the company or your neighbor regarding the repair work?
with the floor company I did. With neighbor it was verbal
Did the contract with the floor company include any clauses about liability for damages caused during the repair work?
no
What does your homeowner's insurance policy say about damages caused by repairs?
i have a deductible so I did not contact them
What is the amount of your deductible, and does it exceed the cost of the damages caused by the water pipe incident?
$* and damage amount is about the same
What is the name and contact details of the floor company that performed the repair work?
it was just a piece of paper that stated what they would do and cost
Do you have any written communication with your neighbor about your agreement to pay for the repairs?
no
What is the extent of the damage caused by the water pipe incident?
repair pipe and my ceiling
What is the estimated cost to repair the pipe and your ceiling?
less then $*
What is the name of your homeowner's insurance company?
state farm
What is the policy number of your homeowner's insurance with State Farm?
i don’t know. I am just trying to see if I am liable since I paid for the original work
Did the floor company have any insurance that could cover the damages caused during the repair work?
no
What is the exact location of your condo? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding liability laws in your area.
virginia
What is the name of the condo association or management company?
never mind. Just looking for a basic answer
Based on the information provided, it's unclear who is liable. However, in general:

- If the contractor was negligent, they might be liable.
- If the neighbor was aware of potential risks, they might share liability.
- Verbal agreements can be legally binding in Virginia.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask. Best of luck with your situation.