Comments on: Who is responsible for burst pipe?

By: Isela

Isela — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:00:04 +0000

You’d have to check your lease agreement, state tenant laws and insruance policy (if you have one) to get an answer to that question.

By: Arnold

Arnold — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:40:04 +0000

Can I also ask for damages because of missed work?

By: Krystin

Krystin — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 02:40:04 +0000

There was a leak in the upstairs apartment that got worse. It ended with us having to pay for the replacement of the entire ceiling, change of pipes and the tiles. Apparently, the tenant was aware of the leak but never informed us. So we made her responsible for the damages.

By: Shalon

Shalon — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:20:04 +0000

That’s a tough question. But surely, you would know if there is a burst pipe even if you’re very busy. Don’t you hear any drips or notice the formation of moisture along the walls? The way I see it, you’re just using your “hectic” schedule to dodge your responsibilities.

By: Nathanael

Nathanael — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:00:05 +0000

If the leak is in the basement or in between the walls, how do I know? I am very busy and nobody is in the house when I’m at work. So obviously, I only knew about the problem when it got worse and mold started to develop due to the moisture. Can I still be held liable?

By: Kamala

Kamala — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:00:04 +0000

As a tenant, you were given the keys to the rental so that means the landlord trusts you. If there are repairs that need to be done, please tell your landlord right away. This way, the cost will be smaller and the damages will not be as much. This is especially the case if the landlord does not live onsite and couldn’t come to visit and inspect the property for repairs.

By: Margurite

Margurite — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 10:00:05 +0000

My insurace states that it will not cover damages in the basement so if the burst pipe happened in the basement, I would have to use my own money to cover for the repairs. I’m hoping your landlord has better and more comprehensive coverages.

By: Dolly

Dolly — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:06 +0000

Right. The damage would not have been big enough to damage your personal property if you’ve been proactive in telling your landlord about the problem in the first place. Even the smallest leaks could result in the biggest damages.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 13:40:04 +0000

When you signed the lease agreement and it was clearly stated there that damage to personal property will not be covered regardless of who’s fault it is, you agreed to it. So you cannot come back and ask for refund to damages. That’s not how it works. Besides, that’s why you need renter’s insurance. You cannot just let a landlord take all the responsibility.

By: Ezekiel

Ezekiel — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 03:40:05 +0000

If it was really the landlord’s fault, why won’t you cover for the tenant’s damaged personal property? If you can’t pay it, can’t you at least offer a reduction in rent? That’s just not fair.