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If I rent, who pays for plumbing repairs, the landlord or the tenant?

Plain-English plumbing guidance for Oklahoma homeowners. A useful starting point, not a diagnosis for your home.

THE SHORT ANSWER

Who pays for a rental property's plumbing repairs depends on the lease, applicable law and any agreement made before work is authorized. Tenants should contact their landlord or property manager, review the lease and get clear approval before scheduling nonemergency repairs. At VIP PlumbingOk, the person booking and authorizing a job is normally the party expected to pay unless another billing arrangement is approved in advance. A tenant may be able to request reimbursement from a landlord, but that is between the parties and is not guaranteed by VIP. For urgent flooding or sewage, report the hazard immediately and protect yourself first. Call 405-706-0335 to confirm authorization and billing before arranging service.

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