All Forum Posts by: Heather Yates

Update on the plumbing issue, the plumber found small toys in sink traps throughout the house, one of which was causing backflow problems in a downstairs bathroom. The tenant had also removed the HVAC discharge pipe allowing water to leak all over the basement floor. The water heater was just old and needed to be replaced.  Long story short the tenant agreed they were responsible for the pipe and the toys. 

Thank you everyone for your input! I have my attorney consult scheduled and repairs are underway.  

Would you recommend I not renew their lease?

I have a tenant in an SFR with 6 months remaining on their lease. I lived in the home for 5 years before renting it out without major problems. Just a few days ago I received a call from the local utility company regarding a large, past due water and sewer bill. Sent a plumber out who found $5000 worth of work (water main valve leak, hot water tank leak, HVAC condensation pipe removed, main line back up from laundry). Per the utility company the tenant has been behind for more than 4 month. Who is responsible for the repair costs here?