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Flooded with raw sewage compensation
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Thanks for all reply's i shall soon fins out
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Please let us know how you get on. Expect Council letter to mutter about drainage system probably surcharging due to the recent weather and of course, thats an Act of God.
CheersThe difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein0 -
Morning All,
Still waiting on letter from council RE sewage flood, this had been over 20 days since claim lodged.
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Moving with their usual speed and alacrity then?
CheersThe difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein0 -
Morning All
I had still had no response from Council, sure that will change when i go into office today.
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Hi all,
Recieved letter of a(cknowledge receipt) yesterday, so perhaps another 10 days to find out
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LoL. Delete "days", insert "weeks".
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spacey2012 wrote: »It is not raw sewage, that uses a different drain.
How do you know ? Grey water that from a shower or bath does go into the sewerage system, rain water does not.
The op clearly states that the flat above was in the shower, so it would have been either down a 32 / 40mm waste or 4inch waste which would have been the soil stack which takes away sewage.
OP council could well pay out, having worked for a number of councils, generally if the tenant has been inconvenienced or has had anything ruined as a result of their negligence then they normally pay up without any fuss. Seeing as they say the drains are theirs and they haven't done anything with them for years I would say that leaves them in a sticky wicket.You may click thanks if you found my advice useful0 -
How do you know ? Grey water that from a shower or bath does go into the sewerage system, rain water does not.I would say that leaves them in a sticky wicket.
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Hi Muckybum thanks for reply, i had a chat with the insurance section of council and they said they were waiting on further information from housing officer/workmen before they decide on claim.
This was over 10 days or so and the chap on the council end said would send out letter within 10 14 days so should find out in next cpl weeks
question i have for you is this - when u worked for council have you ever had the need to report/give info, on a repair for blocked drains and as i read my tennency agreement it states that drains should be inspected annualy i have been in flat just over a year no drains have ever been checked
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