Maintenance & Repairs |
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Sub-Section 4.8 |
Septic, Water and Oil Tanks |
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Definitions |
Tenancy agreement: a contract between a landlord and a tenant that sets out the basic rules for living in a rental unit. It can be written, oral or implied. |
Policy |
If the tenancy agreement doesn’t state who is responsible for emptying a septic tank or field or filling a water or oil tank, the Branch uses the following guidelines: A tenant is responsible for:
<><><><> A landlord is responsible for:
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Overview |
This policy is included as information for landlords, tenants and officers. If a tenant and landlord aren’t able to solve a problem with septic, water or oil tanks on their own, they can ask the Branch for help. |
Steps ▼ |
1.The officer encourages the tenant and landlord to share information, and to discuss the problem, to try to come to an agreement. 2.If the landlord and tenant can’t agree on a request involving a septic, water or oil tank, the officer determines if the request is reasonable. If the officer decides the request is not reasonable, the officer ssues a decision denying the request. 3.If the officer decides the request is reasonable, the officer follows the procedures under Landlord’s Responsibility for Repairs. |
Forms & Form Letters |
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X-Referencing |
For information on mediation, see Section 1. |
Policy Developed |
September, 1992 |
Last Revision |
July, 2023 |
Other Resources |
None |
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