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Problems with rental property
I have been renting a home for 10 months now and I've paid an overraged of at least $300 dollars due to water leaks. I'm trying to find out if my landlord should be responsible for the difference in comparison to a normal water bill.I can't find advice without having to pay for it. Single mom with children and can't afford it already as it is.
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If the water the leak is in the home that you're renting, the landlord is responsible for fixing it. You can talk to the landlord about paying the overage but they may not have to pay it since they can say that you should have told them there was a leak.
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I failed to mention that the leaks were always reported in a timely manner and the landlord was always there to fix the problem immediately. I've told him of the overage on the water bills with no reply. So , reporting it wasn't a question of need. Now he is going up 75 dollars a month due to insurance increase. I"m currently in the process of seeking another home and should be out by the end of july. Thank you all for your response to my question.
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I would say that it is the responsiblity of the landlord to pay for the leaks. That is if they were pre-exisiting problems. If they developed while you were there, or where caused somehow by you-- than he could make a case that it is your responsiblity to pay it.
Talk to the landlord. You might have to talk to an attorney if things get ugly.
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look at your lease and see what he is responsible for , confront him and if he refuses to pay the diffrence or have the problem fixed consult a lawyer and bring it to small claims court .
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If the leaks are on the side of the of the meter closes to the house and not on the road way then your landloard is responsible to fix it and yes he may be held responsible to pay the extra water bills.
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It depends on what state you live in, and how your lease reads. In Mass, landlords are responsible to pay for all water and water overages. (I had senior citizen tenants that didn't hear the toilet running for six months!!! and cost me, as the landlord $360 higher than the usual bill). Your lease may state the same, and if that is the case you should have reported the problems to the landlord immediately AND keep track of when you told them and when they fixed it, etc. (ps... i worked in real estate and rentals for 8 years) You can also check with your local Board of Realtor for information on Tenant's Rights.
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Yes, the landlord SHOULD be paying the difference. My mom's friend is a landlord & when something happens in her house, she pays for it. Talk to your landlord because it is their responsibility if something in the house is out of commition or causing comotion. Good luck! ♥
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you could have saved yourself the trouble and bought a real house.
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