Do I have to pay my water bill if my landlord hasn't fixed the leak?

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The RTA requires a landlord to provide and maintain the premises in a reasonable state of repair. They may need to bear any loss you incur by their breach of responsibility. The landlord may be responsible for the extra cost caused by the leaked water (while  you may still have to pay for your normal usage).
A fair way to establish this loss is to compare the increased water bill to the average water bill, with the loss being considered as the difference. If, however, you were aware of the leak but failed to notify the landlord promptly, then you may be responsible for some of the extra cost.

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