Q) One of my tenants reported a stoppage in the toilet. A plumber was sent immediately and found the cause to be a small toy that was flushed down the toilet. I informed the tenant that they are responsible for paying for this repair since it was tenant caused. The tenant is refusing to pay the plumbing bill. What should I do?
A) Many, if not most, rental agreements state that a tenant is liable for a repair if it was caused by tenant negligence. Serve the tenant with the plumbing invoice and ask for payment. If they do not pay serve the tenants with a "notice to cure or quite." Then if they do not pay the invoice or move out within the three day period you can start eviction.
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Sounds like your organization is a class act, maybe let the tenant go for a while, and make up the expense in other places. Our portable toilet rental company has experienced similar problems, and remember the customer is most important, but business comes first...thanks for sharing....
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