Q: Im renting a house in a rural location for the past 3 months. I have been informed by the neighbors it is supplied in the spring of water unfit to drink. Im also told that the source dries for approximatley 2 months a year at that time none of the houses have running water. None of this information I received prior to the signing of the lease, for six months. The water finally ran out today – anyone know whether the landlord should keep this information before I signed the lease and whether I am within my rights to simply eliminate from the agreement even though there are 3 months left out.

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A:I agree as well, guy. It just beggers belief that someone would rent out a property with a water hole that drys up on a scheduled basis. I could understand it if you were a pioneer carving out a new frontier and someone rented you their log cabin on the way.

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A:Id suggest the house isnt fit for human habitation in rental terms- worth speaking to your local Environmental Health team if you get no joy from your landlord.

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A:I agree somerset, I was just pointing out the bright side that there can't be a water bill!

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A:Contact the Landlord & give him a mouthful.
He obviously knew what he was doing.

guy

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A:Wondered why you hadn't had a water bill?

That isn't fair. Where I live we have a borehole supply. I would never dream of renting our house out if I knew the supply was intermittant ( unless I warned the tenant and they were ok with it )/

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A:Wondered why you hadn't had a water bill?

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A:No water???? Does the LL provide wood deliveries during winter for heat?

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A:Ask your LL why this vital information was not disclosed and what can be done to remedy the situation.

If a solution cannot be found that meets with your approval, ask him to release you from the agreement. If that fails, speak to a solicitor/shelter.

GG

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