Is a landlord responsible for septic tank issues, such as the tank being full?
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Is a landlord responsible for septic tank issues, such as the tank being full?
Asked on July 2, 2015 under Real Estate Law, Georgia
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
The landlord is responsible for the septic tank. This is a health and safety issue. You could sue the landlord for breach of the implied warranty of habitability. Another alternative is to contact your local housing code inspector, who could issue a citation against the landlord for failing to properly maintain the septic tank.
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