Water leak increased electric and water bill

[Josselyn Jorge]

Recently my tenants had a water leak that was covered by the HOA due to it coming from under the slab. The HOA paid for the repiping and provided the bill so we can send to the after company for the increase in charge. However, due to the leak, the water heater kept trying to heat water constantly and the electric bill doubled. The tenants pay for the utilities. Is there anything we can do with the electric company? Is there something I should be doing as the landlord besides providing the tenant with the bill for the repaired plumbing?

[John Karg]

Hi Josselyn,

That's a tough situation to be in, but I admire your commitment to rectify the situation not just for yourself but for your tenants as well. Perhaps if you get a copy of the electric bill from your tenant as well as historical electric bills to show the baseline, the HOA may be willing to compensate them as well. I'm sure they will appreciate you making the effort to do that for them!

John