Pipes Froze - Am I On The Hook?

[Jake Greener]

Recently I was made aware by my property manager that the pipes in my rental froze over the weekend. About 90,000 individuals in the Milwaukee, WI area were left without power due to snow storms and below freezing temps. Due to the power being out, the furnace was not on and one thing led to another. 
My question is whether the tenant, my insurance, or myself will need to front the bill and if you were in my position how would you get in front of things? 

Thank you!

[Logan Laperriere]

The tenant is not responsible in this case. Have the pipes been fixed? Consider the cost of the repair vs. your deductible cost and make a decision. Your insurance may raise your rates after a claim so it may end up costing you more in the long run going through insurance. On smaller issues it is almost always best to pay for the repair costs yourself.