Winterize irrigation system, who should pay, Tenant or Landlord?

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Before the frost comes and pipes could burst, who should pay for clearing water out of the sprinkler irrigation system in the garden - Tenant or Landlord? Cost: approx $65

Cassi Justiz · Answer

Do you have anything in your lease about it? My lease has it written in that tenants are responsible for winterization. I send out reminder emails at the beginning of the season to remind everyone to put on the faucet covers, disconnect the hoses, etc.But with it only being $65, I would go ahead and take care of it as the owner so you know it's done correctly.

Bjorn Ahlblad · Answer

As owner I would not want my tenant to be responsible for that, nor do it themselves. Why? It is my asset and certain types of maintenance needs to be done right or it will cost me down the road.

John Underwood · Answer

This is definitely landlords responsibility.

Mark Oliver · Answer

Thanks for your comments. This makes sense to me.

Winterize irrigation system, who should pay, Tenant or Landlord?

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