Guttering - who is responsible?

wazza

Hi, my property is mid terraced. Next door neighbour has had new roofing and gutter installed few years ago. The gutter pipe is grey while mine is black. The downpipe is fixed to his property. Whenever it rains the water leaks at the joint between his and my gutter. That is where the downpipe is. Next door claims that the downpipe is blocked and wants me to share the cost.

The thing is it was okay before he had new gutters installed and also the downpipe is on his property.

Is it solely his responsibilty?

Generali

http://boards.fool.co.uk/legal-issues-practical-51110.aspx?mid=13009589


Try reposting here. There are several lawyers that post on that board. It you're lucky Clitheroekid will reply. He's a very patient solicitor who gives huge amounts of his time to helping strangers on there. He'll have an answer for you.

phill99

Instead of fighting over whose responsibility it is, why not agree to get it fixed? If you don't, a leaking gutter can cause thousands of pounds worth of damage. It will cost a few pounds to have it unblocked and a leak repaired, plus it will help relations with your neighbours.

Try and act like a grown up.

Auntie-Dolly

If it takes your water even though it is on his property I think you should contribute to the upkeep.

browneyedbazzi

Whether or not it is technically his responsibility, do you really want to cause friction with your neighbour by refusing to share the cost? If it is something you both use and fixing the problem will benefit you both then it makes sense for you to share the costs.

If you object to paying towards maintenance of 'his' downpipe, then perhaps you should pay to have your own installed on your property? That's what I would suggest if I were the neighbour.

wazza

Trouble is I don't get along with my neighbour. He is always trying to get out from paying for repairs.

His children damaged the fence between our property and he wanted me to contribute half of the cost. Told him he damaged it he pays the entire amount.

The gutter was fine before he installed the new one. The leak is from the joint on his property not mine. The water falls onto his property. It is the case of bad workmanship.

giraffe69

Like others I'd want this fixed before more damage is done and the cost should not be high.

Mark_Mark

wazza wrote: »

Trouble is I don't get along with my neighbour. He is always trying to get out from paying for repairs.

His children damaged the fence between our property and he wanted me to contribute half of the cost. Told him he damaged it he pays the entire amount.

The gutter was fine before he installed the new one. The leak is from the joint on his property not mine. The water falls onto his property. It is the case of bad workmanship.

If the leak is on his property and any damage caused is on his property, what are you concerned about?

It's nothing to do with you so move on.

Are you happy with that answer as that's what you want to hear?

terra_ferma

Mark_Mark wrote: »

If the leak is on his property and any damage caused is on his property, what are you concerned about?

It's nothing to do with you so move on.

Are you happy with that answer as that's what you want to hear?

Someone is having a bad day and feeling a bit grumpy
The OP politely asked for advice, no need to be rude.

wazza

Thanks for the replies.

After the first rainful years ago he was aware it was leaking. Told him about it. He said he will sort it out. Never did.

The leak is not on my property so there is no damage done to it.

You would remember we had heavy rainfalls over the last couple of years. My walls are fine.

Recently he has been doing his house up. Heard he may be selling it. I asked him but he says no.

To me it seems he want to do the repairs before he puts the house on the market.

Initally told him the gutters were fine before he installed new ones. It is leaking from his joint onto his property. Why should I pay for him choosing cowboys to do the roof and gutters?

Posted my question here to find where I stand legally.