7yo Son Accused Of Flooding Neighbors House

7yo son accused of flooding neighbors house

We live in Alabama and my neighbor is also my landlord.

My neighbors are accusing my 7yo son of leaving a bathroom sink running in their upstairs bathroom after washing his hands and causing severe water damage. He was playing with their kids at their home after school while their mother was home.

I’ve agreed to pay their insurance deductible, but it sounds like they’re going to try and get additional costs from me. They’re including the depreciated difference of the carpet in their upstairs rooms, additional costs that might accrue and compensation for increased insurance premiums.

I’m still not convinced that this is 100% my son’s fault, but I’m willing to pay their deductible on good faith. I’m at a loss about how to handle this situation if they try to come after me for the additional costs.