Who is responsible for water damage? Get free advice!

Questioner

For the 2nd time the riser in the shed burst. All sheds were completely flooded. A lot of water damage to our belongings. According to the housing association, our own insurance must compensate this, according to the insurance, the housing association is responsible. Who is right?

Lawyer

It depends on the cause: if the riser pipe breaks due to poor maintenance by the landlord, the landlord is liable for consequential damage; if the riser pipe breaks due to a one-off blockage discovered too late caused by the tenant, the tenant is liable for the consequential damage or their insurer. If you continue to be sent from pillar to post, I would like to help you legally.

Lawyer

There is a good chance that your landlord is liable; the insurer does not state this for nothing. What is the cause of the pipe bursting for the second time? Feel free to contact me without obligation for consultation.