“Water leaks” are another problem that condo residents often encounter. There are many reasons why leaks occur, whether from another place or from within our room. Many condo residents may wonder if there is a water leak in your room, how to handle this? So who exactly is responsible? YOOHOO will take you to find the answer.
When there is a water leak in the condo, the responsible person is “the root cause of the problem.” If it is found that the problem is caused by a common area or facilities, the person who is responsible for repairs and compensation for all damages will be “the juristic person”. If there is a problem in the surrounding room, the neighbors will be responsible for that. But if all of this is caused by the deterioration of parts or equipment in the room, the room owner will be responsible. Sometimes, the cause of water leaks in the condo room is due to the plumbing pipes being damaged due to use, such as water leaking from various joints of the pipes, so we may have to coordinate with the condo juristic person to check where the leak is coming from. And it will help solve the problem of water leaks faster.
The best way to prevent water leakage problems within your room is to regularly check the parts within the room that have plumbing pipes. Whether it is good water or wastewater. Such as under the sink, washbasin, and toilet bowl, especially around water pipe joints. If there is a leak, it can be reinforced with waterproof tape. And if it still doesn't work, we recommend changing it. Therefore, we should contact a technician to repair it quickly. If you just wipe off the water and leave it like that, there may be more serious damage in the future.
In the case of water leaking from other areas, you should notify the juristic person. To find the source of the water leak, notify the owner of the room, and make repairs. It is recommended to contact the owner of the room where the water leaked through the juristic person to avoid issues. As for preventing the problem of water leaking from other people's rooms, please regularly look for leaks in the ceiling, wall edges, and wall corners, and periodically repair them by applying a waterproofing solution. Reinforced with waterproofing cement. or leak-proof foam.
If any additional cases happen such as just moving in and encountering a water leak. If the juristic person is not responsible Or the owner of the room where the water leaked is not responsible. YOOHOO recommends contacting the juristic person and making legal inquiries in order to preserve your own rights. There are 2 related laws as follows:
According to the law, If the buyer has already transferred ownership of the house, The defect was later discovered. The seller is responsible for the damaged parts. The buyer can sue the seller to be responsible within 1 year from the date the damage was discovered. But if the buyer knows or has seen such defects, and there is also a transfer ownership already Or the house is for sale at auction. In this way, the seller is not responsible.
This Act must be specified in 'Contract to buy and sell allocated land' (containing buildings) of the Land Department has stated that 'When the ownership has been transferred to the buyer. The seller will be responsible for any damage or defects to the building. There must be a warranty for damages as follows.
The problem of water leaks in the condo is considered a common problem for condo residents. Whether they leak a little and those that have a rather heavy impact. If you encounter this problem no matter where the leak comes from: the common water pipe, next door, or your room. Please notify the legal entity officials immediately so that repairs can be arranged. If left for a long time, it may become a chronic problem and can cause more damage in the future.
