What to do in case of water damage in your rental property?

Questioner

I suffered water damage in my student room today. The room is filled with water due to a leaking washing machine. My laminate flooring is completely warped because of this and because the water is still in the carpeting under my laminate flooring, my room will remain very damp for a while. At the end of the hallway is a washing machine and dryer that are maintained by the landlord. A roommate of mine ran a quick load of laundry, but the washing machine started leaking, flooding the entire hallway and my room. The cause of the leak was the removal of parts by the landlord for maintenance. However, the housemate was not informed of this and there was no note on the washing machine. Who can I hold liable for the damage to my laminate and for the period that my room is uninhabitable due to the damp floor?

Lawyer

You can hold both liable, but it is more convenient to hold the landlord liable for the damage that has occurred, and to collect as much evidence as possible of the cause of the damage. If you also have home contents insurance, you can first contact them. For further assistance, you can contact me directly and free of charge.

Questioner

Thanks for your quick response! This will help me further.