Problem: When you rent an apartment, you expect the landlord to take care of any problems with the plumbing.

Agitate: Unfortunately, landlords are not always willing or able to fix plumbing issues in your rental unit. This means that if there is a leaky faucet for example and it causes damage, then it’s up to you as a tenant to pay for the repairs yourself even though they’re responsible for making sure the pipes work properly.

Solution: We’ve written this article so that you can better understand what your rights are when it comes to paying for these kinds of repairs in your rental unit.