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What do I do about the water heater leaking in my apartment?
I was doing my laundry in the basement the other day and stepped in a small puddle. I think it was coming from the water heater. I have always been a renter and haven’t had to deal with anything like this before. What do I do about the water heater leaking in my apartment?
Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The beauty of being a renter is that you typically don’t have to worry about major repairs. If you think the water heater is leaking in your apartment, call your landlord!
If it is just a small puddle of water, it might something simple that your landlord can handle themselves, like a valve repair. However, if the water heater is old, they might need to replace it.
Make sure to check the terms of your lease if your landlord gives you any pushback. This is something that they should take care of, but some leases stipulate that the tenant needs to pay for any repairs and then they can deduct what they have paid from their rent.
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