Does the owner use a local agent or is he renting direct with the tenant, if there is an agent then call in person to see them, if not go to your solicitor, water can cause enormous damage, think subsidence, don't delay.
Has the property a water meter? Would Irish Water take any action if they knew there was an unrepaired leak in a property? I know you can report someone for using a hosepipe, I'm sure there is some way to report a constant leak?
Maybe Landlord is afraid you will be seeking to claim all your repair costs from her? If you simply want her to fix her leak, explain that to her agent.
The Irish water meter is constantly moving.
That did occur to me but their meter is situated on the public roadway with about eight or nine meters of driveway to the house and the leak is coming under the party wall from within the adjoining property so I'm not sure if that's within their remit.Report the leak to Irish Water?
so I'm not sure if that's within their remit.
It isn't, all they could do is alert the owner of a potential leak. If they haven't already done that it's likely the leak isn't of the scale that they would prioritise under the first fix free scheme any time soon if ever.
Might be time for a solicitor's letter threatening ongoing costs for remediation, rental of dehumidifiers...
At this stage, with the damage increasing, it looks like we will have to move out short term to other accommodation as the mould growth and general dampness makes the premises unfit in addition to having two asthmatics in the family.
Now that's crazy. I think an initial letter from your solicitor threatening to sue if they don't repair the leak might get the owner's attention.
I would certainly be making a claim through the next doors insurance. What happens if you have a claim for insurance in the future related to this? Your insurance people may send an assessor and questions will come up, it might also show you were negligent in not pursuing the neighbour.
The Irish water meter is constantly moving. We have observed it for two different 24 hour periods. It indicates a flow but doesn't indicate where the leak is merely that there is ongoing movement of water ?
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