Anyone include Toilet Policies in their lease?

[Kendall Vrana]

Hi, all-- 

We had an issue with one of our rental properties regarding the brand-new toilet that we installed about 3 months ago. We suspect foreign objects (feminine products, q-tips, makeup remover cloths, etc.) may have been flushed. 

I want to add to our lease a section that basically states "if damage to the toilet, pipes, or surrounding area are found to be the source of any foreign objects being flushed, occupants will be responsible to cover all repair fees and damages." 

Has anyone does this? Is this legal? Is this a good idea, or a bad idea? We're a bit annoyed considering this is a brand-new renovation and grown adults should know better. 

Thanks! 

[Carl Dowdy]

Originally posted by @Max T.:

Originally posted by @Carl Dowdy:

I recently rented to a group of strippers that had an affinity for wet wipes.  Plumber had to fish them out a couple times, and then he would tend to linger.  My lease now graphically provides:

Obligations of Tenant to Maintain the Property. Tenants shall, at their sole expense, cause themselves and all other persons at the Property to, and be responsible for any damage and/or repair resulting from their failure to: 

...

g.  Use in a reasonable manner all appliances, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other components of the Property (examples include: cleaning the lint tray in the dryer before each use to mitigate fire danger; only flushing feces, urine, and toilet paper down the toilet drain to prevent sewer back up; etc.);

 but why did he linger?

Did I mention I filled the house with a group of six 19 yr old strippers? Contractor productivity was at an all time low for the duration of their lease, though response time was unparalleled.