I live in a apartment in nyc and I had a leaky shower. I informed my landlord who sent a plumber. The plumber informed me I needed to buy the part to repair the shower. It cost about 65 dollars. I was wondering is the landlord suppose to cover the 65 dollars? Can I withhold it from the rent?
Was the part something that you broke or messed with in any way?
If you broke it, you pay.
If it is normal wear and tear maintenance, the landlord pays.
It is the landlord’s expense you should have had them collect from the landlord. Don’t withhold it from the rent without permission or you could get evicted while you fight it.
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Was the part something that you broke or messed with in any way?
If you broke it, you pay.
If it is normal wear and tear maintenance, the landlord pays.
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That sort of repair is borne by the landlord. Toilet paper or hair clogging the drain could be charged to you.
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If its from “normal wear and tear” your land lord has to pay it, and yes you can deduct it from rent as long as its not more than 1/2 of one months rent. If its your fault it broke then you have to pay it.
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