Septic Tank Problems

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Question Asked by randn2000: Is it a house tenant’s responsibility to pump the septic tank?
We have leased a house for 2 1/2 years and recently the landlord suggested we get the septic tank pumped (on our own dime). I don’t want to be unreasonable, but that seems more like the home-owner’s responsibility; what is your opinion? Thanks.

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Answer by josh
its the owners of the house job to get anything fixed on there dime ask anybody

Answer by Spam
If there is no problem with it I don’t see the need for you to pump it.
If you have not been careful and have put things down that would make it overflow then yes you should pay for the pumping

Answer by fifieldrichard
that depends on how your contract is made out, if you are responsible for all up keep in yard and utility’s yes, but if just for utility’s no.

Answer by Jim W
I think it’s the property owners responsibility, Ask an attorney for their opinion, if the owner does not want to do it and you do have it done and billed to the owner, be prepared for problems, a rent increase or lease termination. Maybe you could have it done with a lease freeze for 2 more years and a cap on any future lease raises. for the next 5 years.

Answer by Karen L
Unless it was written into your rental agreement that you’re responsible for it, it’s the landlord’s responsibility. If no written agreement was made, the landlord should pay. You might check with whatever authority deals with landlord/tenant stuff where you live in case there’s a rule about it.

Answer by Rick J
I am a landlord. I would never expect my tenant to do this. Your landlord is responsible for it. It probably don’t even need to be pumped. People get them pumped way more than needed. I would ignore him or tell him to pack sand.

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Question Asked by PATRICK D: How can you pump a septic tank that is underneath an add on to a mobile home?
I discovered that the septic tank is underneath the add-on to my house. There is about 18″ of crawl space at that point. How do I get that pumped out? Could I put some 6″ pvc throught the hatch and 90 degree the pipe out from under the house to have it pumped? I need to get a new system put in place but I feel the old tank should at least be pumped out.

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Answer by Winnie
professionals have long flexible hoses that will do the job. a small person may be able to get the hose to the cleanout pipe. tell them the layout when calling.

Answer by renpen
The guy that just pumped my tank could do it, but as suggested you should tell them what you have ahead of time. If the clean out opening is excessable they should be able to do it. Might cost a bit more for the extra effort. Most tanks have concret lids and that could be a challange in the crawl space.

Answer by tech7435
Hopefully you can see the lids. If you cant than you may have an issue. Its not much fun laying on your side digging. It would probably save you alot if you locate the lids for your pumping company.Hopefully you didnt build your addition but if you did this will be a learning experience for you

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Question Asked by looseygoosey: When to pump septic tank when buying a home?
We are purchasing a foreclosed home which has a septic tank in the backyard. We are wondering WHEN do we pump, service, and acquire the needed 1 year service contract from a septic company? Before the inspection period ends (7 days) or before closing?
We’re looking more into getting the system just inspected first to check its working condition, and then after the house passes the overall inspection (with satisfactory results), we’ll get the system pumped and under contract before we officially move it. Sound about right?
officially move IN***, not move it.

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Answer by Pat
I would go ahead and pump it out before you move in and then depending on how big your family is then at least every three years again depending on the size of your tank. Some counties do require every year to be pumped, ours here is every three years if it is at least a 1000 gallon tank.
Better safe then sorry have it pumped and checked to be safe.

Good luck

Answer by Bonno
If sized properly never. I was always fascinated that each time I sold a house, I was including 1500 gallons of effluent. Now would be the time to do so if you must & you have a base line of how well it handles your usage. You can pick up the existing contract ( in Texas call your county, TECQ or governing body ) or choose from a list provided by the governing body. Ask the neighbors who they use & pick the one that most of the neighbors use. The time frame is some what irrelevant, you’re not going to get any monetary help from the seller, but if it is a completely shot system & needs replacing ( +/- 2 to 4K lines only – if it is an above ground spray system you can’t hardly wipe it out except the sprinkler heads) & you need the info to get out of the contract do it now, otherwise do it at your convenience.

Answer by Karen L
I would ask that the seller do it before purchase, as a condition of sale, and ask for a copy of the receipt showing it was done. If that’s not possible for some reason, I wouldn’t do it or pay for it(or any other work the place needs to be ready to move in) until the title was in my name.

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