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What to Do When There’s a Leak in Your Cumming Rental Home

A bucket, bowls, and towels catching a water leak from the ceiling.If you find yourself dealing with water leakage in your rental home, staying calm and taking swift action is essential. Swift action can play a significant role in effectively resolving the issue. Here’s a guide on what actions to take if there is a leak in your rental property.

Shut off the main water supply

If you hear or see water where it shouldn’t be, the first thing to do is shut it off. If the leak is from a faucet or appliance, you can often stop the water by turning the handle or switching it off.

If the leak is more severe, however, you’ll need to turn off the main water supply to the house. To do so, find your main water shut-off valve. It could be in the basement, utility room, or outside the house. Next, use a wrench and pliers to turn the valve until the water stops flowing.

Minimize the spread of water

After turning off the water, your next step is to mop up any water that has leaked or pooled on the floor, under cabinets, or elsewhere. Use old towels and a mop to contain the water’s spread and dry cabinets, table legs, and other wood.

If your carpet or rugs are soaked, use towels to absorb as much water as possible. Then, open the windows and turn on several fans to dry the carpet quickly. Letting a wet carpet sit can cause mold and permanently damage any furniture on top of it.

Report the issue to your landlord

Once you get the water flow under control, call your landlord immediately. Your landlord needs to be informed about what happened and what steps you’ve taken to address the issue. Water leaks must be managed as soon as they occur, or serious damage could follow.

If you don’t address the issue promptly, you could be held accountable for the damages. By contacting your landlord, you can jointly arrange for the leak to be repaired and address any other damage in the home. Remember, acting promptly can prevent serious damage and potential liability.

Prevent future water leaks

The final step in managing a water leak in your rental home is to implement good prevention practices. Once you determine what caused the leak, you must do your part to prevent it from happening again. If you can, protect your drains and pipes from extreme temperatures, clogs, and other common mishaps.

Routine maintenance is key to preventing water leaks. Keep up with maintenance concerns and inform your landlord whenever you see signs of a developing issue. By addressing issues before the pipes burst, you can significantly help prevent water leaks in your rental home. Your proactive approach can greatly impact the outcome.

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Originally Published on April 2, 2021

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