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Old 01-31-2015, 07:46 PM  
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Pipes froze and broke in a rental
The house is privately owned, and I rent through the owner. I love the house and it is in great shape. The landlord seems cool.

Anyway, a month ago a pipe froze and broke while I was away for the weekend. The water ran for at least 36 hours, but most likely closer to 48. Apparently this happened the year before as well, which they did not tell me until I called to let them know what happened.

My question is this: Am I responsible for the $200 in extra water? I was in no way at fault for the busted pipe. I just want to know what the general consensus is before I talk to my land lord.
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Old 01-31-2015, 07:49 PM   #2
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If you're not responsible for the break, I don't know how you could be responsible for the water, but legally, I have no idea.
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Old 01-31-2015, 07:55 PM   #3
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The house is privately owned, and I rent through the owner. I love the house and it is in great shape. The landlord seems cool.

Anyway, a month ago a pipe froze and broke while I was away for the weekend. The water ran for at least 36 hours, but most likely closer to 48. Apparently this happened the year before as well, which they did not tell me until I called to let them know what happened.

My question is this: Am I responsible for the $200 in extra water? I was in no way at fault for the busted pipe. I just want to know what the general consensus is before I talk to my land lord.
I had this happen to me in Oct 2013. I was away watching a college game up in Tulsa and came back to a caved in ceiling and at least 2 inches of water in 3/4th of my 2700 sq ft home. The main line from the wall to my toilet had blown off from the wall. The water was running for at least two days. I went to my water company with the insurance claim and they wiped out the bill for that weekend. I know you don't own the house but I'm sure your landlord will give you a copy of the claim to bring to the water company.
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Old 01-31-2015, 07:56 PM   #4
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Old 01-31-2015, 08:00 PM   #5
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You ****ing dumbass , yes you're responsible and you will have to pay for the water damage too !!!

If you leave the house during cold weather leave the water trickling so it doesn't freeze.

Read the rental contract you signed.

It says in bold print that if you're tooo ****ing stupid to take care of the property properly then you have to pay for EVERYTHING that happens to it.
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Old 01-31-2015, 08:06 PM   #6
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You ****ing dumbass , yes you're responsible and you will have to pay for the water damage too !!!

If you leave the house during cold weather leave the water trickling so it doesn't freeze.

Read the rental contract you signed.

It says in bold print that if you're tooo ****ing stupid to take care of the property properly then you have to pay for EVERYTHING that happens to it.
lol what?
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Old 01-31-2015, 08:07 PM   #7
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lol what?
Don't make me type that again !
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Old 01-31-2015, 08:15 PM   #8
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I moved in to a house that had a leaky toilet. I had stuff switched to my name for two days prior to me moving in. The house was vacant. I fixed it and the water company forgave the $200 leak.
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Old 01-31-2015, 08:17 PM   #9
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I moved in to a house that had a leaky toilet. I had stuff switched to my name for two days prior to me moving in. The house was vacant. I fixed it and the water company forgave the $200 leak.
I've had a couple leaks forgiven over the years too...if its winter, especially, it should be easy
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Old 01-31-2015, 08:49 PM   #10
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You ****ing dumbass , yes you're responsible and you will have to pay for the water damage too !!!

If you leave the house during cold weather leave the water trickling so it doesn't freeze.

Read the rental contract you signed.

It says in bold print that if you're tooo ****ing stupid to take care of the property properly then you have to pay for EVERYTHING that happens to it.
I wish this was the truth, but unfortunately it couldn't be farther from it.
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Old 01-31-2015, 09:02 PM   #11
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I wish this was the truth, but unfortunately it couldn't be farther from it.
As a landlord I too wish that
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Old 01-31-2015, 10:34 PM   #13
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You ****ing dumbass , yes you're responsible and you will have to pay for the water damage too !!!

If you leave the house during cold weather leave the water trickling so it doesn't freeze.

Read the rental contract you signed.

It says in bold print that if you're tooo ****ing stupid to take care of the property properly then you have to pay for EVERYTHING that happens to it.
I assume you are saying this for the giggles, but just in case, eat a dick.

The pipe the burst was on a sun porch in the back. At some point I am guessing an elderly couple moved their washer and dryer out there. Neither of those are back there anymore, and instead are in the basement. There is also a heating vent that keeps the porch at a reasonable temperature.

In the few months I have lived here, I never once thought those water lines were still on (the hot wasn't - it broke last year apparently). When I had to shut the water off I found the wonderfully DIY version of how they plumbed that back porch. It is a mess, and there was no way to shut the water off out there without shutting off water to the kitchen sink and the shower.

The plumber found it ridiculous and couldn't figure out why anybody would do what they had done. He cut the lines and capped them.
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Thanks. This is helpful.
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The house is privately owned, and I rent through the owner. I love the house and it is in great shape. The landlord seems cool.

Anyway, a month ago a pipe froze and broke while I was away for the weekend. The water ran for at least 36 hours, but most likely closer to 48. Apparently this happened the year before as well, which they did not tell me until I called to let them know what happened.

My question is this: Am I responsible for the $200 in extra water? I was in no way at fault for the busted pipe. I just want to know what the general consensus is before I talk to my land lord.
You are not responsible for repairing the break but you are for the water. Might try calling the water dept and see if they will cut you some slack.
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