Tag: landlord plumbing responsibilities

Plumbing Problem? Here’s Who Should Foot the Bill: Renters vs. LandlordsPlumbing Problem? Here’s Who Should Foot the Bill: Renters vs. Landlords

“Wear and Tear vs. Tenant-Caused Damage” Is Easy to Say and Genuinely Hard to Apply Once Real Money and a Security Deposit Are on the Line. Here Are the Actual Scenarios, the Real Costs, and How These Disputes Get Resolved in Practice.   Illinois rental plumbing repairs often raise an important question: is the landlord […]

Understanding Plumbing Responsibilities: Renters Vs. LandlordsUnderstanding Plumbing Responsibilities: Renters Vs. Landlords

If You Rent in Chicago, a City Ordinance Sets Real Deadlines and Dollar Amounts. If You Rent in the Suburbs, a Completely Different Set of Rules Applies.   The basic split in plumbing responsibility, landlords generally cover wear and tear and major systems, tenants generally cover damage they caused, is a useful starting point, and […]