Q: Can our landlord cut off water without notice or explanation?
We rent a lot in a mobile home park. We own the trailer we live in but water, electricity, sewer, and trash services are included in our lot rent. In the past month, water to the entire park has been shut off, only once with any kind of notice. The other times, there’s been no notice, explanation, or estimate on how long we would be without water. Is this within the landlords legal rights? Or do they have to let tenants know when and for how long they will be without water?
A:
Water is a necessity and the absence of it is not only unreasonable but illegal. The implied warranty of habitability provides that a landlord must maintain its property in such a way that the tenant has reasonable use and enjoyment of that property. A tenant’s duty to pay rent is often conditioned on the landlord’s obligation to maintain the living space in a habitable state. No running water makes the property uninhabitable.
You and your neighbors may benefit from consulting with an attorney. We are certainly glad to assist you whenever you are ready. I wish you well.
-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.
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