Should tenant pay plumbing charges?

[Johnny Lynum]

My plumber just called an informed me that the toilet drain issue was caused by too much tissue being flushed at one time. He cleaned the tub and bathroim sink drains, which were slow, and he pulled out hair and rubber bands! How do I get the tenants to pay the $200 bill for their negligence?

[Kyle J.]

@Johnny Lynum  This is one of those things that will come up from time-to-time, and should be addressed in the lease agreement.  For example, my lease states "Tenant shall be charged for repair of drain blockages or stoppages, unless caused by defective plumbing parts or tree roots invading sewer lines."

So for me, it would be pretty easy to determine who would pay in the scenario you described (the tenant).  I would suggest you check your lease agreement to see if you have similar verbiage that might address how this should be handled.  (If it doesn't, definitely consider adding it in the future.)