Can a downstairs flat be damaged by a water leak?
Can a downstairs flat be damaged by a water leak?
The question that is asked more than any other is about how water leaks are handled when a downstairs flat is damaged by an escape of water from the flat above. Ashburnham Insurance have therefore provided the following 3 step guide to try to simplify this scenario – it can also be applied broadly to most other property related claims. 1.
What to do if water comes from upstairs to downstairs?
Even if a gallon of water came from your flat to downstairs, no permanent damage is going to be caused in any way…its called DRYING THINGS OUT which inevitably fixes almost every issue. If he’s complaining that the paint got messed up, it can be solved for 5 quid by buying new paint and going over it.
Why does my upstairs neighbour have a leak?
When your upstairs neighbours use washing machines, showers, radiators etc leaks can occur. First establish the cause of the leak and what immediate action is required to stop it. This is not always a straightforward matter because the building is likely to contain many pipes and appliances.
What was the cause of the water leak in my downstairs flat?
First plumber from Service management came on Thursday and located the leak. My plumber came on Friday morning and fixed the leak. Am I liable to pay any charges of the flat downstairs even though I acted asap and the leak was fixed. The water leak was caused for unknown reasons.
Who is liable for a water leak in an upstairs flat?
In this case as long as the pipe serves the upstairs flat in some way, even if the flat owner doesn’t know about it, they are liable. If it was any type of unforeseen accident (or even deliberate!) no matter. In ALL cases the flat owner from which the leak emanated is liable for all damage caused.
Who is responsible for a water leak in an above ground flat?
If an above flat has had a water leak and it’s damaged your ceiling and property in any way, the above flat OWNER is 100% liable. It doesn’t matter if the flat is tenanted nor does it matter how the damage was caused. If the tenant caused it, no matter.
When your upstairs neighbours use washing machines, showers, radiators etc leaks can occur. First establish the cause of the leak and what immediate action is required to stop it. This is not always a straightforward matter because the building is likely to contain many pipes and appliances.