Quote (Djsem @ Oct 15 2023 07:21pm)

That would be correct depending on your terms of renting.
Usually minor things (if you know how) is somewhat ok to many of people since it isn't really worth the 'hassle' of calling a landlord.

If you are dealing with a small home and you inform them, the renter and landlord could simply communicate that a part is changed and compensate them from the rent.
Although many people prefer not to do this since it would complicate things and some landlords abuse good nature or "forget".

Quote (KevlarKondom @ Oct 15 2023 01:31pm)

Okay yeah that would be the flapper, or whatever you would call that tower in the middle that acts as the flapper. Just needs a replacement. They're super simple to replace though.

You should be able to pull the model number from the inside of the tank and see what flush kits are usable.

Quote (Djsem @ Oct 16 2023 12:21pm)

That would be correct depending on your terms of renting.
Usually minor things (if you know how) is somewhat ok to many of people since it isn't really worth the 'hassle' of calling a landlord.

If you are dealing with a small home and you inform them, the renter and landlord could simply communicate that a part is changed and compensate them from the rent.
Although many people prefer not to do this since it would complicate things and some landlords abuse good nature or "forget".

Quote (Nirjan @ Oct 15 2023 07:30pm)

wow i think the rental contracts are different here, the landlord is 100% responsible for anything broken even a blown light bulb
i got so sick of renting when i was a teenager, it sucks knowing you could be kicked out at any time if they decide to sell or w/e
f that. now im my own landlord but i had to pay $200 the other week because my toilet was broken too and i couldn't fix it myself lol
also the local plumber hates me lol and i hate having to ring him

Quote (Nirjan @ 15 Oct 2023 19:30)

wow i think the rental contracts are different here, the landlord is 100% responsible for anything broken even a blown light bulb
i got so sick of renting when i was a teenager, it sucks knowing you could be kicked out at any time if they decide to sell or w/e
f that. now im my own landlord but i had to pay $200 the other week because my toilet was broken too and i couldn't fix it myself lol
also the local plumber hates me lol and i hate having to ring him

Quote (CastielBonaparte @ 15 Oct 2023 19:23)

Basically this, I’ve got no problem doing small stuff and deducting a few bucks. But I’m not taking on the responsibility and annoyance here. Obv landlords don’t want to get fleeced by plumbers, but I’m paying rent to live here, not fix the place right?

Quote (Djsem @ Oct 16 2023 01:32pm)

Yes, every single contract is different, although most of them stick to a basic one already predesigned from the agent to make it 'safe'.
Usually they make it always the landlords responsibility to fix everything.
But clauses can be added if they wish to.

Quote (powwpoww @ Oct 15 2023 05:23pm)

Mechanism looks newer and seems to be replaced already. I'd check the o ring seal on the water tank where the flapper part touches and probably replace that first..