If I live in a 3-way split apartment complex and there is a huge leak so the bill went up by $300, am I responsible to pay this?
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If I live in a 3-way split apartment complex and there is a huge leak so the bill went up by $300, am I responsible to pay this?
There is no leak inside my apartment; a main pipe to our apartment broke and it’s leaking at 2 gallons per minute. All apartments are on 1 meter and the bill is split accordingly.
Asked on March 29, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Idaho
Answers:
Mark Petersen / Snake River Law PLLC
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The landlord is responsible for payment of normal upkeep for the property including damages to the property not caused by you. The landlord would be responsible to repair a broken water main. I would gather your water bill history and then write a letter to the landlord requesting that he pay the extra fees you incurred as a result of the broken water main. I would suggest that you have an attorney draft the request so they can include the relevant landlord/tenant law and statutes. Remember to keep copies of any written documents you send to your landlord.
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