Tenant or Landlord: Who Pays for Blocked Drains?
Who is responsible for blocked drains, tenant or landlord? It depends on where the blockage sits. Inside the fixtures you use daily, tenant misuse is usually the cause. Inside ageing pipework, tree roots, or a structural failure below the surface, that’s landlord territory. Once the blockage sits past the property boundary, it becomes a council […]
Worst Trees for Sewer Lines: SEQ Planting Distance Guide
Figs, eucalypts and willows cause more root blockages across Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich and the Gold Coast than any other trees we put a camera through, and they sit alongside ageing pipe joints and grease as the most common causes of blocked drains in Brisbane homes. Most of SEQ’s sewer network went in as earthenware before […]
Tenant or Landlord – Who’s Responsible for Blocked Drains in Brisbane?
When it comes to blocked drains in Brisbane, a common question that arises is, Who is responsible for the repair costs: the tenant or the landlord? Whether you’re a tenant dealing with a drainage issue or a landlord wondering where your obligations lie, understanding who covers the costs of blocked drains can save you time, money, and potential […]