Q: Can I be locked out my basement with the water heater of the home I’m renting?
I live in a home with a basement that the landlord locks me out of. But the hot water heater is there. Is that legal to keep me locked out of the basement?
A:
Do you rent the entire house?
Does your rent and lease include access to the basement or does it specifically exclude it?
Also, have you called code enforcement in your county or municipality to determine if you are required to have access to the water heater? Each county and municipality has its own ordinances.
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