My landlord installed a sprinkler system and waters the grass constantly. Water costs more than gas and electric. How do I handle this!?
2006-08-15 09:09:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
It's not right. First, talk calmly with your landlord. (you live in his house and dont want to anger him). If he's a jerk about it then i would contact the water co and have them come shut off the water to the sprinklers and speak to a lawyer just in case anything nasty happens.
2006-08-15 10:25:57 · answer #1 · answered by Queen Nefertiti 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gather you are renting a house, right. Putting the sprinkle system benefits you in the long run.
your lawn will remain green and add beauty to the house. but you can circumvent these unncessary expenses by regulating the sprinkler. let it go on after 7p and only every other day depending on the weather. You should have control of the sprinkler. If he insists, then tell him to install another meter so he can shoulder water and electrical bill esp for
around the house.
2006-08-15 09:45:33 · answer #2 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would contact the landlord and tenant bureau.
This would be okay if he was paying the bill but he is not.
If he wants to do this have him change the bill into his name, and you pay him a set amount as according to your bills before he installed the sprinkler system.
If he won't agree I think I would look for new accomodations.
2006-08-15 09:22:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy, turn the water off to the sprinkler system.
If he doesn't like it tell him he needs to kick in for the water.
2006-08-15 09:15:48 · answer #4 · answered by Tyler Durdin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's not right, in my opinion. Owner should pay water bill if he insists on keeping the grass alive in the summer
2006-08-15 09:14:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read your lease. Does it allow the landlord to do that?? It not, let him know that you are not paying for it. If he treats you like shi*, take him to small claims court.
2006-08-15 09:35:33 · answer #6 · answered by Michael S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn off the water to the outside tap.
2006-08-15 09:37:22 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you control the water cause you pay for it then have them lock it or shut it off
2006-08-15 09:16:37 · answer #8 · answered by jojo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TALK TO YOUR LANDLORD AND ASK QUESTIONS IF NOT HAPPY TALK TO THE ONE LANDLORD ABOVE HIM AND IF NOT TALK TO WATER CONTROL
2006-08-15 09:17:47 · answer #9 · answered by juanita2_2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
move...this isn't right
2006-08-15 09:24:29 · answer #10 · answered by Dwight D J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋