10 Oct 2011 10:56 AM:

Hi,

We have now received a letter from the other guys solicitor demanding that we pay by return or he will sue us.

About 4 years ago there was a leak from the third floor flat which damaged the flat above us, brought our sitting room ceiling down and caused thousands of euros worth of damage.  Then the rats came in and caused further damage with the furniture which had to be thrown away leaving the flat nearly empty and another big bill to clear up.  We were told at the time that we would have to sort it.

Has the law changed?  We seem to have been liable for the considerable damage to our flat and now to the damage from a water leak to the next guys flat.  Beause of the earlier damage we had to notify this when we tried to get insurance and were told that we could not get insurance because of the former damage.

Can anybody confirm the actual legal position please.  We have been advised here that we are not liable because it was not negligent, ie we did not leave the bath running or something like that.

Many thanks

 

 

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04 Oct 2011 1:35 PM:

Hi

Thank you for your help.  The problem is that we do not have any insurance.

Not sure if that changes the position???

 

 

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28 Sep 2011 12:00 AM:

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me.  A pipe burst in our apartment and the neighbouring apart has had some water damage to the walls.  A Spanish solicitor in the UK says that as it was not due to negligence, they must claim from their insurance company. They say that they have to claim from us.  Does anybody please know what the correct situation is please?? Thanks, Embdengoose

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