Guide · 3 steps · ~2 min read

Landlord leak request template.

Observable evidence based on standard leak tests.

Tap a droplet to check off steps

Step 1
Run the tests first

Dye-test toilets; note any continuous flow sounds; photo damp areas if safe.
Dye-test guide
Step 2
Send a clear maintenance note

Hi — I ran a no-use overnight water check and still saw signs of flow / I dye-tested the toilet and color entered the bowl without flushing. That suggests a toilet leak or related fixture issue. Could maintenance inspect the flapper/fill valve and confirm whether the leak is inside the unit or elsewhere?
Step 3
Keep a dated log

Dates, test results, and responses help if the next bill still spikes.

Ask Droplet

Instant plain-English answers about landlord water leak request — powered by AI.

Educational estimates, not professional advice. Sources linked below.

Keep one primary page per question. These siblings cover the rest of the high-intent set.

National diagnosis: usage vs rates vs sewer vs silent leaks.

Dye-test, size the waste, fix the flapper before upgrading.

Stuck schedules and broken heads before indoor gadgets.

Units per day — not dollars — when the total lies.

Sources