Do I Pay for Replacement or Council?

aldav2612

Hi,

New tenant looking for a bit of advice...

I moved into a new build under tenancy with my council. After being in property 2 months we have had a number of plumbing issues as expected being new & teething problems occurring.

We had an overflow of water from downstairs WC ..this flooded hallway & caused damage to flooring which now needs to be replaced. 

Since reporting to the council they have advised the flooding is due to nappies & wipes in the drainage system. I told them I haven’t put any down there and they explained it could come from anywhere in my street. 

I have been told I have to replace the flooring myself. 

Is this correct? Is it my responsibility to replace the damaged flooring even if not my doing? I am worried if this happens again I will need to replace again and so on.

[Deleted User]

 Flooring you installed or the Council? 

aldav2612

@_shell ....we put the flooring down as the property didn’t come with any.

[Deleted User]

 Then it's down to you to replace. 

 I've never had flooring in any council & housing association property I've had, concrete floor that's it 

 this is exactly why they don't include it for tenants. Because they'd then otherwise be responsible for replacing it. 

aldav2612

Oh right I see ...thank you for your help!