Damage to property from plumbing repairs -who pays?

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  • 01/08/2011 at 12:39 pm #7545 Reply | Quote
    Giglet
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      Two years ago we had a leak in the hot water pipe, which meant two holes were made in internal walls and the carpet pulled up (and then somehow burnt) when the replacement pipe was installed. The OC paid for the plumbing, but told us we were responsible to pay for the new paintwork and fixing the carpet, even though the damage was done during the repair process of something they owned.

       

      At the time I didn't take it any further, but now am aware that it seems they maybe were responsible.

       

      A new problem has appeared, our bath leaking from somewhere yet to be determined into a laundry below. Before the plumbers go ahead and start putting holes in the bedroom wall to investigate the problem, I want to be sure who has responsibility for any repairs to paintwork and the overall plumbing issue. 

      I know we own the airspace, and to my view once you have drilled through a wall you can't be in airspace anymore, but maybe I'm missing something.

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    Reply To: Reply #15115 in Damage to property from plumbing repairs -who pays?
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