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Hunter Copp
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Tenant causes water to leak through ceiling

Hunter Copp
  • Waco, TX
Posted Dec 10 2022, 09:39

I have just repair an issue with the upstairs toilet that led for the overflow to leak through the ceiling and into the downstairs living room. The tenant had placed baby wipes and other things down it causing a massive clog and a plumber had to called, which cost $400 due to the magnitude of the clog. As the landlord I got it fixed, but am I liable for the damages to the house because they caused the water to overflow through cracks and get to downstairs? Are these kind of issues covered by the deposit? Thank you for the time and help. 

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Eliott Elias#2 All Forums Contributor
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Eliott Elias#2 All Forums Contributor
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Replied Dec 10 2022, 10:29

This is caused by tenant negligence. They pay for it, if they refuse take it from their deposit 

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Nathan Gesner
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Nathan Gesner
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  • Cody, WY
ModeratorReplied Dec 11 2022, 06:32
Quote from @Hunter Copp:

I have just repair an issue with the upstairs toilet that led for the overflow to leak through the ceiling and into the downstairs living room. The tenant had placed baby wipes and other things down it causing a massive clog and a plumber had to called, which cost $400 due to the magnitude of the clog. As the landlord I got it fixed, but am I liable for the damages to the house because they caused the water to overflow through cracks and get to downstairs? Are these kind of issues covered by the deposit? Thank you for the time and help. 

The tenant is responsible for the clog and for any damage caused by the clog.
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