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re: Can I consider a clogged sewer drain pipe an emergency issue as a tenant?
Posted on 7/15/18 at 12:36 pm to StringedInstruments
Posted on 7/15/18 at 12:36 pm to StringedInstruments
Pics of your diarrhea wife?
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Posted on 7/15/18 at 12:45 pm to StringedInstruments
There should be a cleanout outside the house. White round pipe with a hex cap on it. Take the cap off and look in it with a flashlight. If it’s holding water it’s the tail line. An auger drain cleaner can be rented from Home Depot for $30 which you can run down there and likely clear it.
Posted on 7/15/18 at 12:48 pm to StringedInstruments
You're main line is stopped up in your yard. Text/call him, state that if he doesn't get someone out there, you will and take it out of the rent the following month.
I would text personally so you have written proof you tried to reach out.
I would text personally so you have written proof you tried to reach out.
Posted on 7/15/18 at 12:49 pm to biglego
If you have a sewer clean out in the yard. Remove the cap. If the blockage is between the clean out and the city sewer line. Waste water can drain in the yard temporarily until it's fixed.
This post was edited on 7/15/18 at 12:50 pm
Posted on 7/15/18 at 12:59 pm to StringedInstruments
No functioning toilets = emergency callout.
He just doesn’t want to call because a clogged sewer line is expensive as hell.
He just doesn’t want to call because a clogged sewer line is expensive as hell.
Posted on 7/15/18 at 1:03 pm to StringedInstruments
By law you can have the repair made and force the landlord to reimburse or otherwise short pay. Landlord has a period where they must repair when reported in a timely manner.
Posted on 7/15/18 at 1:07 pm to tigerbutt
That gets a little hazy depending on the judge. Also, all requests must be made in writing and the landlord must be given adequate time to resolve the issue before any reimbursement will be forced.
Sewer line clean out in the weekend or after hours = $$$$
I wouldn’t chance doing it without knowing for sure you’d get paid back.
Sewer line clean out in the weekend or after hours = $$$$
I wouldn’t chance doing it without knowing for sure you’d get paid back.
This post was edited on 7/15/18 at 1:09 pm
Posted on 7/15/18 at 1:09 pm to StringedInstruments
You wrote yoyr own lease and are now asking the OT about your rights under said document/ contract? 
Posted on 7/15/18 at 1:12 pm to Aspercel
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I wouldn’t chance doing it without knowing for sure you’d get paid back.
Yep.
I was a landlord for 5 years and know how tough it can be on tenants with this kind of stuff.
Luckily we have family in town that we can stay with if worse comes to worse.
I left a voicemail with both the property manager and landlord and sent an email to the landlord. Didn’t mention hiring someone on my own just yet but did state that it needed to be addressed ASAP.
Posted on 7/15/18 at 1:13 pm to StringedInstruments
From here on out do everything via email.
Posted on 7/15/18 at 1:14 pm to StringedInstruments
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So I ask the OTers - can I call a plumber directly for this? What would the process be for me to get this fixed on my own without taking on the costs?
Tell that sorry arse old guy and his lazy son to get a fricking plumber in there today. If he doesn't call him yourself and deduct it from your next payment and tell them to get fricked when they complain.
It's likely the main line needs to be snaked so its probably not a big deal.
Posted on 7/15/18 at 1:16 pm to Tigerbythetale
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You wrote yoyr own lease and are now asking the OT about your rights under said document/ contract?
Leases don’t go over the rule of law. Plus with this kind of situation, you’re trying to define emergency. If it’s not an emergency, the landlord has a set amount of time to get it fixed whether I like the time frame or not. Purpose of this post is to ask if this is an emergency.
Emergencies are often associated with damage to the home and not so much inconvenience. There was a thread here a few days ago about a guy who had a $700 repair due to a sink leaking in an upstairs bathroom. Even though it kinda seemed like an emergency, most people here told him that it actually wasn’t and he should have called his landlord first and gone through protocol. Consensus was that he would not be getting his money back.
Posted on 7/15/18 at 1:18 pm to StringedInstruments
Call the property manager or landlord asap. Tell them whats going on and that you think its going to cause sewage to backup soon and you’re trying to avoid them having all that damage to fix. Ask them to call a plumber. Most decent landlords and property managers would agree to call a plumber out to fix the issue before it ends up costing a lot more when they have to replace flooring and sheetrock after it backs up and overflows
Posted on 7/15/18 at 1:31 pm to Aspercel
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That gets a little hazy depending on the judge. Also, all requests must be made in writing and the landlord must be given adequate time to resolve the issue before any reimbursement will be forced. Sewer line clean out in the weekend or after hours = $$$$ I wouldn’t chance doing it without knowing for sure you’d get paid back.
If you would reread OP’s post this has been going on for 10 days. I clearly stated that landlord must given reasonable time to fix. IF the tenant complained 10 days ago the landlord has clearly gone beyond acceptable timeframe. I wouldn’t call someone out over the weekend but I would Monday morning. Yes, tenant should always put request in writing to protect themselves.
This post was edited on 7/15/18 at 1:33 pm
Posted on 7/15/18 at 1:41 pm to StringedInstruments
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And here’s the kicker - we just came home from the hospital with a newborn two days ago. My wife is having complications with her recovery and definitely needs a functioning toilet.
Call the landlord. I can't believe you're on the fence about this.
Posted on 7/15/18 at 1:42 pm to StringedInstruments
Liquid plumber does nothing. Overpriced money grab. Try baking powder and vinegar. That will clear out clogs much better.
What I would do is call in a plumber on my own then have the landlord reimburse you if he’s really taking too long. If he refuses, take it off the rent, then start looking for somewhere better to live. That is probably bad advice, but I’m an a-hole.
Congratulations on the baby. I hope your wife feels better soon.
What I would do is call in a plumber on my own then have the landlord reimburse you if he’s really taking too long. If he refuses, take it off the rent, then start looking for somewhere better to live. That is probably bad advice, but I’m an a-hole.
Congratulations on the baby. I hope your wife feels better soon. 
Posted on 7/15/18 at 1:56 pm to StringedInstruments
It sounds like you have tree roots breaking into the sewer pipe. This will probably have to be routed out every 2 years or so.
Posted on 7/15/18 at 1:58 pm to StringedInstruments
Tell your lady to quit flushing her tampons.
But seriously. Yeah call the landlord.
But seriously. Yeah call the landlord.
This post was edited on 7/15/18 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 7/15/18 at 2:00 pm to StringedInstruments
Call a plumber and just deduct it from your rent. No fricking way I'd live like that
Posted on 7/15/18 at 2:01 pm to tigerbutt
You forgot the IF he has it in writing part
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