[briang]

OK – glad to report that so far so good. I sent a letter to the Owners Corp and received a reply from the Strata Manager 2 days later acknowledging my letter and stating that they'd deal with the issue.

I know that the OC contacted my neighbours on my floor seeking their comment. Great neighbours that they are, they supported my position.

Since then I've not had any issues and today being the first fine day in ages I figured today would be the test. Low and behold I could hear the faint sounds of the upstairs neighbour cleaning his balcony by throwing water on it instead of hosing the bloody thing down. Glad to report that not a drop spilt over his balcony onto mine.

Fingers crossed that this continues!

[briang]

thanks for your advice guys but this is more than just a drainage issue. There is a 5cm parapet around the outside edge of each balcony that keeps water on the balcony until it goes down the floor-drain.This design feature enables sensible people like myself to clean their balconies without creating a waterfall. If his drain was blocked, even partially, his balcony would flood.

My neighbours and I are getting his run-off because he uses a hose to clean his outside surfaces by firing the hose everywhere.

I have sent a letter of complaint to the executive committee as advised, so I will see what comes back fom that. Apart from making a complaint I suggested the committee speak to the other affected residents. I also advised that I would be collecting video evidence and witness statements from now on. Lastly I made it very clear that if I had to take legal action I would be seeking compensation for costs and damages.

Will let you know what happens next. Stay tuned.

[briang]

Hi Whale,

thanks for responding to my post.

My balcony has a floor drain and I'm sure that my neighbours does as well. This is a large part of my frustration – I can clean my balcony without creating a waterfall and I believe my neighbour should also.

These cascades of water are being caused by his practise of simply hosing down his balcony or flooding his pot plants such that the excess water spills over the edge of his balcony instead of going down the floor drain.

This has actually been going for several years. To a large extent he has been able to get away with this as I was seldom at home due to work and study committments. Now that I am at home more I expect to be able to use my balcony without having water suddenly forcing a retreat indoors.

Having done some more research since my first post, is the CTTT my next escalation level if the OC can't bring this pest into line?

cheers

BrianG

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