Leaking waste pipe from unit above

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  • 08/10/2018 at 8:04 am #11943 Reply | Quote
    Ruby

      I’m new here, and in need of advice.

      My apartment is in VICTORIA. Recently, ceiling plaster damage has revealed a leak coming from the apartment above. A licenced plumber, looking through an inspection hatch in my ceiling near to the damaged area, identified a shower waste pipe as the culprit.

      The pipe comes down through the concrete above. When the shower is in use, the water drips at a rate of one drop per 4-5 seconds. It is yet to be determined if the pipe connections below the concrete are faulty, or if the leak originates from higher up, such as the shower grate. At the risk of stating the obvious, all of this pipe work exists above my ceiling.

      Repairs to the plaster damage will be upward of $2000.

      I have notified the Owners Corporation (OC) Manager who is providing very little assistance in putting me in touch with the other owner. Should I be asking the owner of the apartment above for the costs of pipe and ceiling repair, or should I pursue the OC to pay?

      Or is this something I must pay for myself?

      I have the Plan of Subdivision available, if this helps.

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    Reply To: Reply #30548 in Leaking waste pipe from unit above
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