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Posted by Rob on April 07, 1999 at 19:17:52:

In Reply to: Renters responsiblity for plumbing repairs posted by Don Lanning on April 05, 1999 at 12:12:31:

: I live in Torranc, CA and my landloard has sent written
: notices to tenants that they will be responsible for all
: plumbing repairs. Is this legal or is the landloard still responsible
: for all plumbing repairs?
The landlord is still responsible for all plumbing repairs. However if the damages are not a result of normal wear and tear and a result of tenant abuse you can be held liable for the cost to repair the damages. Repeatably clogging the drains with kids toys for example is not normal wear and tear. Washers having to be replaced to prevent a faucet from dripping would be normal wear and tear.

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: : for all plumbing repairs?
: The landlord is still responsible for all plumbing repairs. However if the damages are not a result of normal wear and tear and a result of tenant abuse you can be held liable for the cost to repair the damages. Repeatably clogging the drains with kids toys for example is not normal wear and tear. Washers having to be replaced to prevent a faucet from dripping would be normal wear and tear. 


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