Clogged Pipe

LuckyN

New Member
My tenant dumps grease from frying bacon and other meat products in the kitchen sink, which is hardened over time and clogs the pipe. In the past, I sent a plumber over to unclog it and he told me that it was grease that caused the problem. I paid for the service and told my tenant to put the left over grease in the garbage, not in the sink; and they would have to pay for the service if the same problem occurs in the future.

Now the pipe is clogged again. I will call a plumber but can I make the tenant pay if the reason for the clogging is grease? My rental agreement does not indicate clearly about this problem but there is a general provision requiring the tenants to care for the premises. Thank you.
 
If its not in the lease, I wouldn't try to collect it.
Your other option is to evict the tenants, or sue them in small claims.
 
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