Landlord’s Duty to Maintain Pipes and Plumbing
Landlords must repair the pipes and plumbing in a rental unit and maintain them in good shape. If the cause of the leak was negligence—for example, carelessness in maintaining or fixing the pipes—the landlord will probably be responsible for any reasonably foreseeable damages or losses to the tenant caused by the negligence. So if the landlord didn’t keep the plumbing in good order, he could be responsible for paying for any losses, which would include property damage (e.g. if the tenant’s belongings are damaged) or a heightened water bill.
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