I have an issue with my landlord, she wants me to pay for something that isnt my fault. The washer and dryer hookups were faulty when i moved in, and i didnt know that. So the water leaked all in the wall to my kitchen, which led to a 3x3 ft hole being cut into my wall behind my fridge. And now she wants me to pay for the guy that came out to cut the hole in the wall, because I thought it was my fridge leaking (all the water was under the fridge). So you can see how I came to that conclusion. But I dont think that I should have to pay, it was faulty hook ups that made the water leak not my washer. Does anybody know where I stand legally? Do I have to pay? resources please, thanx.
2006-11-01 09:04:17 · 14 answers · asked by april_lujano 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I put the washer there. But where the hookup is, it's kinda of indented into the wall, so whether or not they were my washer it wouldnt have done it. The hole for the hook ups wasnt cut properly which is what caused the leak....
2006-11-01 09:19:23 · update #1
i called my landlord and told her there was water under my fridge, she then called the repair man who cut the hole behind my fridge. She was not here, and hasnt been here at anytime when i have had a problem.
2006-11-01 09:26:14 · update #2
no way - you didn't hire the guy that wasn't able to trouble shoot properly and cut a hole in the wall. You reported the symptoms - you're not a professional. They're being cheap!! Fight it!
2006-11-01 09:09:00 · answer #1 · answered by Vicki B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The hookup that was at fault is part of the building. The repairman was called by the landlord. You have no control over either the plumbing or the repairman. If anyone is responsible to pay for the hole it would be the repairman that was called by the landlord. The repairman found out where the leak was coming from even though it was not from the refrigerator and I assume corrected the problem. He was called out by the landlord and the landlord should pay for the repairman.
2006-11-01 17:26:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who called to have the repairs made? If you did you pay as it was an unauthorized repair. If the landlord called/hired him she pays for it. Check your lease as to who is responsible for repairs. Without checking this (the fridge) no one would have known about the real problem. In most cases landlords are responsible for all repairs that are a result of defects in the unit (like faulty faucets.) Whether she likes it or not when you have a leak it may take some trial and error to find the leak. This includes cutting the wrong walls or ceilings and having to patch them after.
2016-05-23 05:26:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As your landlord she is liable to TAKE CARE of everything, she owns the property it is her fault that things went wrong. What a tenant is liable for is if you messed up somethign that wasn't already messed up, or if you put a hole in the wall while you were drunk. Take this situation to small claims before she does, also, take pics of your washer dryer hook ups and make sure ur legit in your explinations!
2006-11-01 09:08:14 · answer #4 · answered by Om... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some rental agreement have clauses, be sure to read yours.
In some cases if there is damage in the unit you MUST contact your landlord to fix it and they will determine if you are reliable to pay for the damages.
Check with your local city Hall or court house and see what the laws are in your state and then go from there.
2006-11-01 09:21:26 · answer #5 · answered by Help Me Help You 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the washer and dryer were there before you moved in, then you won't have to pay for it. If you installed the washer and dryer, it's a lot more complicated. She could easily say that you damaged the pipes or connections or whatever when you installed them. If you can prove that the damage was there before you moved in, then you aren't liable.
2006-11-01 09:07:12 · answer #6 · answered by robtheman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the guy that cut the hole in the floor. He should be able to say why it was necessary and who the cause was with. Then maybe he could help your case with the landlord.
2006-11-01 09:08:54 · answer #7 · answered by DG 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you have to pay for it if you called the man out to cut the wall. You should have just called the landlord to handle the problem.
2006-11-01 09:19:41 · answer #8 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If this is legally your house it depends.You have to have some kind of evidence or witness that can prove you did not damage your wall.
You might have to pay at least half of the money but you might not.
Good luck.
2006-11-01 09:06:44 · answer #9 · answered by peacejump 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would honestly say you need to get a lawyer to find out for sure. It could be deemed contributory negligence on both your parts because she is supposed to keep everything upstanding, and you are supposed to inspect everything before you move in.
2006-11-01 09:06:41 · answer #10 · answered by Wookie on Water 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋