Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Massachusetts

if the hot water tank leaks so bad that it causes damage to my property,is landlord liable?


Asked on 3/09/14, 2:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Generally, yes. Unless the Tenant failed to inform the landlord in a reasonable time after discovering the problem and the delay caused additonal damage; otherwise the water heater and its maintenance are the responsibility of the landlord.

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Answered on 3/09/14, 7:02 pm


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