Have you heard the saying, ‘Good fences make good neighbours’? Well, the same can be said about plumbing, especially if you live close to or in the same building as your neighbour.
In these cases, the compliance and maintenance of your neighbour’s plumbing may have a direct impact on your property. Imagine a leaking pipe in a shared wall that causes damp on your walls or, even worse, floods your home.
While it’s reassuring to know that most homeowner’s insurance policies cover plumbing accidents, it can become tricky when determining who pays for what and why?
What You Should Know
In a sectional title living predicament, navigating the intricacies of maintenance and repair, particularly with water leaks, presents a unique set of challenges due to shared ownership and tight living spaces.
The Sectional Titles Act lacks specific guidance for certain scenarios, like non-common property leaks, so negotiating with it requires a blend of legal knowledge and practical negotiation. It’s essential to understand that while individual owners are accountable for their units, the corporate body holds the reins for common property maintenance, stressing the importance of collective responsibility.
This setup highlights the critical role of a comprehensive insurance policy that goes beyond structural damage to include personal belongings for complete coverage. It’s an opportunity to foster collaborative solutions, ensuring that both individual and collective interests are protected.
How We Can Help You
At Plumbing It Fine, we understand that preparation is paramount. That’s why we offer comprehensive plumbing inspections to ensure that all aspects of your home’s plumbing system, including those affected by neighbouring properties, are met with the highest standards.
Should our inspection reveal any concerns, we’ll alert you, plus provide the most ideal and effective solutions to safeguard your home. Let Plumbing It Fine help you stay one step ahead and avoid letting your neighbour’s plumbing issues become your own.
Contact Plumbing It Fine on 060 464 7501 or contact us here.
