Month-to-month Tenant ,Paying me less this month

[Deisy P.]

The tub was backed up every time the washing machine was being used. I asked the plumber to check it out. Started rotting and brought up feminine products that wasn’t supposed to be flushed. My fault, I had no idea that they were doing that A. Now I’ve added a clause in the month-to-month lease. It turned out to be a bigger problem than what it was. The plumber ended up breaking ground and worked on this issue for three days. They were working from noon to 10:00 p.m. for three days. The pipes were rebuilt and replaced. After that, sewer flies started coming out. I gave them the solution (baking soda, white vinegar, water) for this and handled it myself. My main concern now is they didn’t even talk to me about it. They took it upon themselves to pay me 525 instead of 700. I emailed them to explain and waiting on that e-mail. 

[Edward L lauckern]

Did they withhold rent to pay for plumbing or something?   I dont let tenants deduct anything from rent. I think it just opens doors etc.. if i owe them money I pay them but I dont let them take it out of their rent because then they'll start doing it with every little thing