Leakage of water

[Robert Winsler]

Dear Sirs/Madam,I have a water leakage problem distrubing me. I find leakage of water at the roof of my bathroom. The location is underneath the water bath of the upper floor.I suspect that the problem is due to the leakage of water pipes at her bath. Then, I have approached the owner of the upper floor to persuade her to investigate the leakage problem. However, she refused me. Then, I raised the problem to the Water Supplies Department. They take some samples of water for laboratory testing. It is found that the water is not the foul type! But I dont have sufficient reasons to justify that the water is coming from the water of upper floor. I have several problems : -(i) How can I justify the source of leakage ? (ii) What further tests can be undertaken to identify the source of the leakage ? (iii) Any persons have experience of taking any legal actions in similar cases ?I am looking for your kind advice. Thank you !Regards Alan Tang

[Alan Tang]

Alan:— This is a very common problem, and can lead to hard feelings between tenants/owners in this situation…. We use a borescope to determine the exact cause of the problem. This device is about the diameter of a pencil (approx. 1/4) and is able to view the interior of a wall or ceiling to determine the source of the leak. This device is inserted through a small hole made at or near the suspected leak site, and will definitley determine the cause of the leak. Some borescopes have a vdeo camera attatchment that will display or record the findings for all interested parties. If there is aplumber in your area with a borescope, this may be your easiest means to prove your case. The small hole required for this examination technique is easily fixed with a dab of plaster. Lots of luck….Bud..: Dear Sirs/Madam,: I have a water leakage problem distrubing me. I find leakage of water at the roof of my bathroom. The location is underneath the water bath of the upper floor.: I suspect that the problem is due to the leakage of water pipes at her bath. Then, I have approached the owner of the upper floor to persuade her to investigate the leakage problem. However, she refused me. Then, I : raised the problem to the Water Supplies Department. They take some samples of water for laboratory testing. It is found that the water is not the foul type! But I dont have sufficient reasons to justify that the water is : coming from the water of upper floor. I have several problems : -: (i) How can I justify the source of leakage ? : (ii) What further tests can be undertaken to identify the source of the leakage ? : (iii) Any persons have experience of taking any legal actions in similar cases ?: I am looking for your kind advice. Thank you !: Regards : Alan Tang

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