water leak, who is liable?

anselld

glyebra said:

ibb.co/56GVxg9
Red arrow on previous roof.
Green arrow on source of leak. 

Thanks 

OK, that is interesting from the point of view of the leak but it does not show the balcony construction (if any).   Do we have to assume you are avoiding the question of if it is reasonable to place furniture in that area?
How does the leak get from your green arrow into the downstairs flat if not via your balcony?

glyebra

 contents of the balcony become irrelevant as they cannot damage piping on the roof. 

AdrianC

anselld said:

glyebra said:

ibb.co/56GVxg9
Red arrow on previous roof.
Green arrow on source of leak. 

Thanks 

OK, that is interesting from the point of view of the leak but it does not show the balcony construction (if any).   Do we have to assume you are avoiding the question of if it is reasonable to place furniture in that area?
How does the leak get from your green arrow into the downstairs flat if not via your balcony?

I'd certainly assume that the balcony should have drainage designed-in, so a leak in the overhanging roof should just run off down the drainage provision, same as wind-blown rain would.

So if water is leaking through the red arrow, then it doesn't matter if it's from a roof leak or from weather... it's a leak on the roof of the floor below.

A balcony like that that forbade furniture would be pretty damn miserable, though - and it's no surprise if occupants are ignoring that stipulation.

anselld

AdrianC said:

anselld said:

glyebra said:

ibb.co/56GVxg9
Red arrow on previous roof.
Green arrow on source of leak. 

Thanks 

OK, that is interesting from the point of view of the leak but it does not show the balcony construction (if any).   Do we have to assume you are avoiding the question of if it is reasonable to place furniture in that area?
How does the leak get from your green arrow into the downstairs flat if not via your balcony?

A balcony like that that forbade furniture would be pretty damn miserable, though - and it's no surprise if occupants are ignoring that stipulation.

Possibly, although we do not know the construction or even if it forms part of the demised premises on the Lease plan.  I have seen a few balconies like that which are not functional as a balcony, only as a roof.