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Neighbors pipe burst and had to tear up our yard?

We're currently living in a mobile home, and have to pay lot rent. Last summer our neighbors pipe burst under they're trailer, and had to dig up some of our drive way and yard. We dedicated our free time, hard work, and money into fixing the yard.... somewhat. This winter it happened again, now that the snow is melting our yard is a huge mud hole, along with our drive way. We are going to put our house up for sale within the next year, and know that our yard looking like this is not a plus, plus its going to be a pain to walk to our shed, or even mow! Its really annoying.. question is, should our landlord have to "repair" our yard?? Thanks :) I understand that it is "his" yard, that is why we are paying him money! All i know is if i was looking at a trailor and the yard looked like this, i wouldnt buy it. If he dosent want to fix it, what do we do?

Public Comments

1. landlord or the neighbors one or both
2. Yes and they should have fixed it the first time it happened.
3. No. It's HIS yard. If he doesn't like it he'll fix it. You are selling your trailer, not the property.
4. I would say one of the two should DEFINITELY be paying to repair the damage in your yard. It's not your fault. I would have a little chat with the Landlord. Of course they will not want to fix problems, but it's not your fault. Best of luck!
5. No, this would not be the other tenants issue, but the landlords. While the landlord is not likely to be required to fix this the bill would be his.
6. I would talk to yuor land lord. I would think that it is his responsibility to fix it. It's not like it was your neighbors' fault that the pipe burst. Not really any one's fault, but the property owner has a responsibility to upkeep the property. If sonething happens to it that wasn't your fault, you shouldn't have to pay to have it fixed. Just remember, you catch more flys with honey...