My hot water tank was leaking all over my b-room closet-towels,soaps,bubblebaths,shampoos,wash cloths,hand towels,,jackets,radio,vacumms,coolers, lotions,powders, fem. products, etc. were drenched in rusty H2O.I took the next day off (while the maint. guy was fixing it) to clean up all of my stuff. The maintenance guy paid for 4 loads of laundry to be done. Rinsed all of my hygene products because rusty H20 coated everything. By the time I was done with the laundry and rinsing all of my stuff, the maint guy was done with the hot water tank replacement. After he left, I had to clean my entire closet (shelves and bar), mop my b-room and kitchen due to walking in and out of the apt., wash the walls (due to rusty H20 dripping all over them), and finally put all my stuff back in the closet. I ASKED MY LANDLORD FOR A "DISCOUNT" ON THIS MONTH’S RENT BECAUSE I TOOK AN ENTIRE DAY OFF TO CLEAN UP THE MESS FROM THE PLUMMER AND MAINT.GUY. I HAVE TO MEET WITH HIM 2DAY. DO U THINK RENT SHOULD BELESS

Gas hot water tank replacement and installation by a professional plumber.

I had my hot water tank replaced about 1.5 years ago but now it’s starting to leak again. Instead of leaking clear water it’s now leaking reddish water out of the bottom. Smells like rust. It’s a 60 gallon tank – brand new. Does anyone know whats causing this?

My landlord is replacing the hot water tank in my building. He first did not inform me that he was doing this and when I filled out a maintenance report I was informed why I had no hot water and that it would be 15 to 20 days till I had it again. Now first is it legal I mean I dont mind an occasional cold shower but over two weeks of cold showers its a little much. So my questions are is it legal, if not what can i do about it, and also is 15-20 days logical for a hot water tank replacement.