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Who would be responsible for repair of a pipe that froze and burst if the renter did not leave the faucets dripping and the water line froze then burst the landlord or renter?
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∙ 14y ago
Typically, the responsibility for repairing a frozen and burst pipe would fall on the landlord. However, it ultimately depends on the terms outlined in the lease agreement. In general, it is important for renters to inform their landlord immediately and take necessary precautions to prevent such incidents, such as leaving faucets dripping during freezing temperatures.
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∙ 14y agoUsually a lease will state something to the effect that a tenant is responsible for leaving faucets dripping when the temperature drops below a specific amount. I know that my lease does. It would then state that failure to do so may result in burst pipes, and that the tenant is thereby responsible. If the lease does not state this, then the landlord would have to prove negligence on the tenant's part, and that decision could be seen either way by a Judge. Better safe than sorry!
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