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Regarding compensation for emergency repairs on an apartment

Recently the lock on my apartment door broke and I was locked inside. I couldn't find the apartment manager's phone number, so I had to call a locksmith to drill through the lock to get out. Now, the owner of the complex is refusing to reimburse me for the $200.00 I spent on the locksmith. Do I have any legal recourse? Am I protected under any laws?

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Unless your landlord was responsible for the door breaking, the landlord will probably not pay for the charges. You must immediately consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights.

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