Question: With regards to a water softener, would the lack of adding
salt to a water softener bin actually result in damage to the entire
assembly (i.e. pump). Any good sources where this is addressed? If
damage would not occur OR if it would be over a lengthy time (please
provide estimate of how long it would take), please advise.

Thanks.

PS: Being sued by landlord for new water softener as he alleges lack
of salt damaged entire pump/assembly.

Richard