2007-04-17 09:25:06 · 12 answers · asked by billy2005 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Unless your activities somehow contributed to this failure, this is an item that is normally part of the rental package. It should be the landlords responsibility.
(Lesser appliances such as window airconditioners or even washers and dryers might be spelled out in the renters agreement as NOT being integral to the lease. You can use them while they are there, but if the wear out, you would repair or replace them. This should be spelled out clearly.)
2007-04-17 10:24:11 · answer #1 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have rented from Virginia to California and MO., LA,. MS
and AZ, in between. The landlord paid for all repairs to his property. So my answer to you is yes it is. However, if you still have hot water the landlord COULD say no, not now. He would defend his position based on the fact that you are not being inconvenienced. Will the rupture of the water heater and subsequent flooding damage any of your possessions? If not, why worry? If it will, move. That's what I would do so I offer them as options. LUCK
2007-04-17 09:59:53 · answer #2 · answered by Grendel's Father 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was managing the apartment buildings my dad owned it was our responsibility to fix or replace anything that went wrong with the hot water heater and all of the other appliances. Like others have said if its a leak it may just be an easy fix, but it may need to be replaced which isn't too difficult and won't take too long.
2007-04-17 09:38:30 · answer #3 · answered by Drea Z 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on landlord. Most leaking hot water heaters can be repaired easily and inexpensively before they become major problems. Check with your landlord. If heater is beyond 5/10 yr standard warranty, I would say it is definately within your rights for landlord replacement. If it is minor repair, check with landlord to see if you can have cost and labor deducted from your rent...make sure your labor cost is up there to get landlord off butt. Good luck...
2007-04-17 09:31:52 · answer #4 · answered by rozmun1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends what your lease agreement says about maintenance and repairs. But it is usually up to the landlord.
2007-04-17 09:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by lolaray 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is the landlord's responsibility.
2007-04-17 09:32:54 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course. No questions.
2007-04-17 09:32:19 · answer #7 · answered by auto.jerry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.He could also be liable for damage to your belongings
2007-04-17 09:32:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i would think so. who else do you expect to fix it ?
2007-04-17 12:22:55 · answer #9 · answered by worm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why of course!
2007-04-17 09:28:06 · answer #10 · answered by just me #1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋