Maintenance said I’m responsible for broken pipe when we removed our washer.

We are moving and sold our washer dryer. When disconnecting the pipe broke in the wall. Maintenance said 2 words "renters insurance". Then followed up with they are supposed to connect and disconnect them. The only thing we found in the lease was this. Are we really responsible for the damages?

Landlord does not carry any liability insurance for Your actions that may cause harm to You or other persons or loss or damage to real or personal property owned by Landlord or other persons. You (or each of You if there is more than one Resident) agree to maintain insurance, in an amount of not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), protecting against liability of You, Your family, Your guests (including social guests), invitees, and Occupants for claims involving harm, including bodily injury, to other persons or loss or damage to real or personal property owned by Landlord or other persons, arising out of the negligence or other acts of You, Your family, Your guests (including social guests), invitees, and the Occupants of the Apartment or otherwise related to: (i) bursting or breaking pipes; (ii) installation, removal, operation, or the presence of appliances, including but not limited to washer or dryers; (iii) fire; (iv) running water; and (v) backing up of drainage pipes.