I rented a real estate store and ran a restaurant. Now sewage pipes and septic tanks are blocked by oil pollution. Is it the property owner or the operator to clean up?

In the lease agreement, the two sides did not clearly agree who would be responsible for cleaning and dredging. According to the relevant provisions of the contract law, the lessor shall bear the responsibility of cleaning up and dredging. (Sewage pipes and septic tanks should be in the leased building)

law of contract

Article 218 Lessee's use of the lease item in accordance with the agreed method or the nature of the lease item resulted in lease.

If something is damaged, they are not responsible for compensation.

Article 219 Lessee's failure to use the lease item in accordance with the agreed method or the nature of the lease item resulted in the lease.

If the leased property suffers losses, the lessor may terminate the contract and demand compensation for the losses.

Article 220 The lessor shall perform the maintenance obligations of the lease item, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.

Article 221 Where 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. Maintenance rent

If the lease item affects the lessee's use, the rent shall be reduced or the lease term shall be extended accordingly.