My LL says it's my responsibility as part of normal maintenance. The contract says "the tenant will properly use, operate & safeguard the Premises (I do)... keep them clean... The tenant shall be charged for all repairs caused by tenants, etc., excluding ordinary wear and tear." This home is only a few year old so it seems a little too new to have a problem but I haven't done anything to cause the leak. Help!
2007-02-08 13:18:00 · 10 answers · asked by wbeekay 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I've already drained the tank & checked for cracks - none visible. I also tried to tighten the bolt. It won't budge, so I can't replace the washers, either. I told the LL all this & he still says it's my responsibility. BTW - this is a rental home, not an apartment. Does that make a difference? Should it?
2007-02-08 18:47:09 · update #1
The water is leaking from one of the two bolts that attaches the tank to the base.
2007-02-08 18:51:42 · update #2
Excuse me, but if the contract says you will handle all repairs, excluding normal wear and tear, you are responsible.
I cannot tell you how many times I've seen broken toilets. Someone leans back or bumps them and crack, they are broken.
I don't like having my tenants do repairs as that creates a liability for me, because I can't control what they do.
Where is it leaking? Around the fill valve. I've seen that crack from bumping the intake like while cleaning.
If it is leaking from the bolts, the gaskets are bad and THAT is normal wear and tear.
If it is leaking from the joint, it could be your Oring is bad, but you usually have to replace the bolts and gaskets to replace that Oring.
Good Luck
2007-02-08 15:13:26 · answer #1 · answered by A_Kansan 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The tank is bolted to the main toilet. If the tank is leaking, you can try tightening the connections and also propping the tank up with a piece of 2x4 to sturdy it. Also, there's probably a rubber gasket or something in there, and it has to sit flush. That's if it is the tank. Now, if it's the toilet that is leaking, it's the wax ring. The toilet itself sits on a wax ring atop the sewer pipe. These wax rings wear out and should be replaced every few years. This is a fairly common problem. Every hardware store has them. They are a couple of dollars. It's not terrible hard to replace them. You have to cut off the water and drain the tank. Then, you have to unscrew the two bolts on the side of the toilet at the base. Then, lift up or tilt the toilet. Remove what's left of the old ring and put the new wax ring in - being careful that you don't mess it up by setting the toilet on it. That's the sorta tricky part.
2016-05-23 23:23:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the toilet an American Standard or Crane toilet because they are known to do that even after a couple years old. No one can really go out of there way to break a toilet tank so I think that your landlord should be the one to fix it. Its not like its a door hinge loose or something...really!! The landlord has to be not so cheap. Also you have to make sure that the tank matches the bowl because you cannot just slap any tank on any bowl they are all form fit. hope this helps...
2007-02-08 15:01:31 · answer #3 · answered by LAURA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately you dont want to piss off the land lord just like you wouldnt get a waiter made wear your about to order!
if its a crack in the porcelin it is your landlords problem ... but try to find out what it is thats wrong first. shut the water at the bottom near the toilet fill the tank if you have to and see where its leaking yourself. take a digital camera pic of it keep it for your records and keep all the receipts of money that you may need to spend. If worst comes to worst and you need it replaced tell the land lord that you need to take it out of the rent for that month and that he doesnt have to lift a finger to help... YOULL see how quick he moves to help you then! BE SWEET!
2007-02-08 13:31:35 · answer #4 · answered by sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This would fit under normal wear and tear/improper installation to begin with. The LL is being lazy. Who owns the complex? Go to that company and tell them their "employee" is not doing his job. He is suppose to protect the building for the company. The LL is trying to scoop your DD. You reported it. You are not a plumber and this part should not be leaking ever - not even after 30 years.
2007-02-08 13:24:45 · answer #5 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It looks like from what you quoted, the landlord is responsible, as a leaky toilet could be considered normal wear and tear.
However, it could also fall under the "habitability" ruling. Check with the laws in your state.
2007-02-08 13:22:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is very simple to do. Figure out where it is leaking and go to the hard ware store and tell them what you have. For less than $5 it can be fixed.
2007-02-08 13:22:51 · answer #7 · answered by Larry L 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well it sounds like he is a deadbeat just trying to pull a quick on on you. But you have to take into consideration what you are paying for rent, is it cheap? etc. If you are getting a really good deal on rent and its not to expensive I would fix it out of gratitude, but no I don't think you are obligated to fix it. If you really don't wanna fix it, just ask him "If I slip in the water and fall, who do i file suit against?"
2007-02-08 13:30:52 · answer #8 · answered by ariel a 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Find a new place to live. The LL is a jackass.
2007-02-08 13:24:09 · answer #9 · answered by normobrian 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
LL responsibility.... stick to your guns
2007-02-08 13:24:10 · answer #10 · answered by ramzee 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋