From the Forum: Is My Neighbor Responsible for Damage Caused by His Property?

A Brownstoner reader found herself with damaged property and a back yard full of broken glass after a storm flipped a table on a neighbor’s elevated deck. The neighbor says he’s not responsible for repair costs because the storm was out of his control.

Who’s responsible for the damages? Should the neighbor be required to secure the property on his deck? Share your thoughts below.

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