Who will bear the replacement cost if the rental water meter is broken?

The lessor is generally responsible for the failure of the water meter during the rental period. If the lessor fails to perform the maintenance obligation, the lessee can carry out the maintenance by himself, and the maintenance expenses shall be borne by the lessor. If the maintenance of the leased property affects the lessee's use, the rent shall be reduced or the lease term shall be extended accordingly.

Pay attention to four points before renting a house:

1. Leave enough time to find a house.

It may take a long time if you want to rent a suitable house. If you wait until the last house is about to expire before you start looking for a house, you will probably rent an inappropriate house because of the tight time. Therefore, it is recommended to find a house at least two weeks in advance.

2. Pay attention to shared objects

When choosing to share the rent, it is best to share the rent with classmates or acquaintances, and it is not allowed to share the rent rashly without fully understanding the co-tenant.

Note: it is best to find a house and share it through a large intermediary. It is best to leave copies of ID cards with each other, which can reduce unnecessary disputes.

Examine the documents carefully.

If you rent a house by yourself, you should check the real estate license of the rented house and the identity certificate of the landlord. If you rent a house through an intermediary, you need to check the agency agreement between the intermediary and the landlord to understand the agency time of the intermediary.

4. Beware of the "second landlord"

According to the law, if the second landlord sublets the leased house, it needs the consent or commitment of the landlord, otherwise it will be deemed invalid. The renter can check the lease contract signed by the second landlord and the original owner, and the termination date of the sublease contract shall not exceed the termination date stipulated in the original lease contract, otherwise the renter may face greater risks.

First, when signing a contract, you should pay attention to:

1. When signing a lease contract, it is necessary to distinguish the rights and obligations of the lessor and the lessee. The points that need special attention are: how to pay the rent, utilities, gas and cable TV, when to pay the rent, and what is the payment method? Who is responsible for the maintenance of non-man-made damage to housing facilities, and how to compensate the landlord for the early termination of the contract.

2. When signing the contract, it is necessary to indicate the quantity and the old and new degree of the equipment in the house.

Note: Don't pay any fees before reaching an agreement.

Second, pay attention to the handover of the house

1. Check the fixed facilities

Check whether the goods can run normally or are damaged. If there is any damage, you can find the landlord to repair it, and you can agree to replace it in the contract.

2. Property inspection should be an annex to the contract.

When renting a house through an intermediary, the intermediary company will provide a property list as an annex to the contract, and indicate the degree of damage; If you rent a house by yourself, you need to confirm the specific figures of water meter and electricity meter with the landlord to find out whether the former tenant has settled the account and explain it as an annex to the contract.

3. Replaceable door lock

You can replace the lock cylinder as soon as possible after handing over the house. After the formal check-in, if the normal use of facilities fails, you should contact the landlord or intermediary as soon as possible.

Renting a house may be related to the comfort of living in the next year, so pay more attention when renting a house.

Legal basis:

Article 7 1 1 of the Civil Code.

If the lessee fails to use the lease item in accordance with the agreed method or the nature of the lease item, thus causing losses to the lease item, the lessor may terminate the contract and demand compensation for the losses.

Chapter seven hundred and thirteen

When the lease item needs maintenance, the lessee may require the lessor to maintain it within a reasonable period of time. If the lessor fails to perform the maintenance obligation, the lessee can carry out the maintenance by himself, and the maintenance expenses shall be borne by the lessor. If the maintenance of the leased property affects the lessee's use, the rent shall be reduced or the lease term shall be extended accordingly.