Reimbursing Tenants for 5 days of Gas Outage

[David Cook]

Had a gas leak in my 3 unit building starting this past Labor Day am.  Nat Grid shut it down.  Plumber fixed it and Nat Grid (because of constant pushing from me and my tenants) came out and turned the gas on 5 days later after the shut down.  Not knowing how long this would go on, I initially offered to pay for any food orders & provided a hot plate for those who wanted it.  I like and have a good relationship with all my tenants...I'm an extremely attentive landlord and want to do what's right. Should I offer a decrease in rent based on not having hot water and stove/oven, and in one apt their dryer, capabilities for 5 days?   Thanks for any thoughts

[David Cook]

Aloha, Richard, 

They do have renters insurance. 

Joe V - I did nothing to cause the leak.  I actually pay the gas bill on the first floor as it's attached to the heat for the whole building.  The top 2 pay their own

Think I'll leave it alone and if it comes up refer to the renter's insurance. Thanks for weighing in