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linc1464
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Dear all,
I live in a top floor tenement flat in Edinburgh. We recently (last week) noticed a small damp patch on the kitchen ceiling, which presumably means a leak above (roof, pipe etc...). This means that i will have to go about getting it repaired and then getting a share of the costs from the other flats (nine in total).
Until recently, this was done by the council but that responsibility has been transferred to owners now as a result of corruption.
Has anyone done this that could provide me with tips? I'm particularly worried about people who might be unwilling to pay since this work will have to go ahead or things will get a lot worse. What steps should i take to make sure that anyone who refuses to pay can be chased up for their share (i have already checked the title deeds, which clearly state that responsibility for loft space and roof is equally shared).
Thanks a lot
Steve
I live in a top floor tenement flat in Edinburgh. We recently (last week) noticed a small damp patch on the kitchen ceiling, which presumably means a leak above (roof, pipe etc...). This means that i will have to go about getting it repaired and then getting a share of the costs from the other flats (nine in total).
Until recently, this was done by the council but that responsibility has been transferred to owners now as a result of corruption.
Has anyone done this that could provide me with tips? I'm particularly worried about people who might be unwilling to pay since this work will have to go ahead or things will get a lot worse. What steps should i take to make sure that anyone who refuses to pay can be chased up for their share (i have already checked the title deeds, which clearly state that responsibility for loft space and roof is equally shared).
Thanks a lot
Steve
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