Rent and damage claim after fire: Your rights

Questioner

Last week my neighbor's car was set on fire under our shared carport I am now forced to leave my house to clean it of soot and harmful substances. I am now in a chalet that is paid for by the insurance. However, I cannot go anywhere here and am inside 24 hours a day My question is: do I have to continue paying the rent for my home and can I claim damages for the inconvenience I am currently experiencing?

Lawyer

In principle, you must continue to pay the rent for your home, because there is a rental contract between the landlord and you. However, you can request a rent reduction if the landlord cannot give you the rental enjoyment you are entitled to as a result of the fire and this is his fault. You can also try to file the claim with the perpetrator if he is known.

Lawyer

You can also claim consequential damages: after all, if you normally went outside, you can do so now. You can recover the additional costs.