Landlord wants my tank out!

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by kien

Knowing first hand the damage that any tank can cause, I certainly would not blame any landlord for not allowing a tank. As careful as I am, I do spill water on my floor. I am also occasionally cleaning salt water off my walls. Also, we are always hearing how seasoned reefers spill mass quantities of water on their floors. As a landlord, you just don't know because you're not there all the time. You don't know how much water may be spilling or what the tenant might be hiding. Then there's the possibility of electrical+salt water issues. A landlord need only hear ONE of these anecdotes to be convinced that having a tank in a rental property is probably not a good idea.

Should I sell this tank and get a cube perhaps? A small 20x20x20? Suggestions please.

[Coralgurl]

Originally Posted by Borderjumper

I AM the evil Property Manager

Me too!

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Personally, as a landlord I wouldn't allow tanks either. The humidity is just bad for a house Maybe a small nano, but that's about it. And no cats.

I had humidity issues with just a 55 gl tank, can see it on the windows especially in the winter.

If you are looking at a condo type residence, you need to make sure you look at bylaws as well. A residential Landlord renting their condo unit is bound by those bylaws and may not share them with you or even be aware. You are governed by them just as much as they are. You should also make sure that they are permitted to rent out their unit, some condos have certain restrictions or conditions.

Kills me how many people don't have insurance, rental, home, car etc.!!! Its so cheap for such a little bit of piece of mind if anything ever goes wrong.....If you caused damages as a result of a major tank leak, do you not think the Landlord would come after you for compensation? I know you are a student, but if you can afford this hobby, you can afford tenants insurance!!!

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

Me too!



I had humidity issues with just a 55 gl tank, can see it on the windows especially in the winter.

If you are looking at a condo type residence, you need to make sure you look at bylaws as well. A residential Landlord renting their condo unit is bound by those bylaws and may not share them with you or even be aware. You are governed by them just as much as they are. You should also make sure that they are permitted to rent out their unit, some condos have certain restrictions or conditions.

Kills me how many people don't have insurance, rental, home, car etc.!!! Its so cheap for such a little bit of piece of mind if anything ever goes wrong.....If you caused damages as a result of a major tank leak, do you not think the Landlord would come after you for compensation? I know you are a student, but if you can afford this hobby, you can afford tenants insurance!!!

Yah I wasn't actually aware of tenant insurance till I did some searching today. And I will definitely get that when I move to the new home. But I am not sure whether the current landlord will allow that and let me stay.

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by mrhasan

I have decided to get tenant insurance and see whether the landlord let me stay or not. Anyone got any idea how much the insurance gonna cost?

Tenant insurance is cheap. Like $30/mth. BUT... Usually cOvers contents only. The LL will have structure coverage.

Humidity. Yes. Yes indeed. Mine Is a 70. I needed to get a dehumidifier.

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by paddyob

Tenant insurance is cheap. Like $30/mth. BUT... Usually cOvers contents only. The LL will have structure coverage.

Humidity. Yes. Yes indeed. Mine Is a 70. I needed to get a dehumidifier.

Sorry for the stupid question but what sort of damage is done by humid? I am not familiar with that

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by mrhasan

Sorry for the stupid question but what sort of damage is done by humid? I am not familiar with that

Mold, rot inside walls. If the tank is larger, even more. My front door lock and handle rusted from the humidity of my tank.

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by mrhasan

Sorry for the stupid question but what sort of damage is done by humid? I am not familiar with that

We had mold. After that we had to add the dehumidifier. Seems to have helped. But in the winter.... the humidity is very obvious. Windows show it like no other.

[Borderjumper]

Originally Posted by mrhasan

I have decided to get tenant insurance and see whether the landlord let me stay or not. Anyone got any idea how much the insurance gonna cost?

Call Canadian Direct Insurance.. Get a tenants rental policy which is insurance on your possessions.. And tell them you have an aquarium. I have 3 million liability on mine ( I live on 4th floor) and my fish are also covered as "pets" so their value would be compensated in the event of a fire..etc.

make sure you get IN WRITING that you are allowed an aquarium, no matter if you stay or if you move.. IN WRITING.. Trust me.. I AM the evil Property Manager

[lockrookie]

Fill the toilet with skimmate when you leave to show how crappy this is