Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Ohio
Real Estate Law
I am a tenant, my lanlord is taking me to small claims court because of plumbing charges and damage to the kitchen ceiling due to a toilet bowl over flow. The toilet ran over due to a faulty flapper in the tank. There was a sewage back up in the bathroom pipes which is why the plumber was contacted. What are my financial responsibilities in this matter?
Also, can I charge storage for items that was left in the home by the landlord and never retrieved?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Real Estate Law
This is answer is based upon what your lease says, but normally, the landlord is responsible for the resonable cost to repair the premises. The landlord has a duty to make sure that the premises is properly maintained. Therefore, usually the landlord is responsible for the plumbers bill unless the lease states that the tenant is responsible.
Did you first notify the landlord of the problem and give him/her the opportunity to repair the plumbing. The landlord may be upset because the bill was too high and may not be "reasonable" for the situation.The Courts will only allow a reasonable bill for the services rendered.
If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact me further.
Gregg Manes
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