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A toilet was clogged and I sent a plumber to fix it. The lease says that the tenant is responsible for repairs up to $200, which
automatically had me thinking they were responsible. Is this so? What about the landlord needing to keep major issues, like running
water, functioning?
It seems like a fine line to me.
I also have another question about a modem. I put in a new modem about four months ago, and it now is not working properly.
Who is responsible for the replacement?
Thanks.
Tanya R, VA on Saturday, April 25, 2015
RE: Who pays for small repairs?
The landlord would in most cases be responsible for these issues. However if the clog is caused by the tenant, many people don not know what should NOT be flushed< you would want to educate them and possibly have them pay for toilet clogs. You want to make sure that there is not an underlying issue. It is your investment! Anything that is supplied by a landlord is the landlords responsibility unless it is itemized and stated differently in the lease. Also it is law to have a rental unit to have running water and other utilities!
Posted by
Derrick D, PA
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Monday, April 27, 2015
RE: Who pays for small repairs?
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