The daily life of the residents of an apartment building is full of surprises and everyday incidents. It so happens that flooded neighbors from above and then, with the wrong actions, the problem can get grandiose scale.
Algorithm of actions. Determining material damage
The first thing a person can do best in a situation like this is to calm down. And only then, with a clear head, proceed to the correct algorithm of actions? what to do if flooded neighbors from above these are the questions to which we will find answers.
Now you need to draw up a special household act. Thanks to this document, it will be possible to go to court and defend your rights to compensation for damage. Such an act is considered legally competent if it is drawn up according to the following parameters:
- the drafting was attended by witnesses, namely the chairman of the housing committee, the injured party, the representative of the management company, and, if possible, the defendant;
- inspection of the damage to the premises was carried out in the presence of the above witnesses, signed by them, and the damage itself was recorded in detail;
- the act was drawn up in triplicate.
But before you go to court with this act, take a chance and try to negotiate damages with the perpetrator of the incident. If they turned out to be tenants, then report the incident to the owners of the apartment. When the perpetrator categorically denies compensation for damage, then this fact is also recorded in the act, and sent to court. It is better to prepare for the court with your neighbors in advance and as best as possible, since after the court you will have to live with them.
Judgment. Several recommendations
To correctly determine the cost of damage, it is worth contacting an appraiser. The cost of such services is not high, and the importance of such an examination is significant for the court. Further, having paid all state fees, and, if possible and necessary, hiring a lawyer, you can start litigation.
The court will need to file a statement of claim. An act of damage is attached to it, and copies of documents of the owner of the apartment, where the "flood" happened. If the act is drawn up correctly, then the unscrupulous culprit will be punished. And he will have to compensate for the damage not only to you. If the judgment is in your favor, the defendant pays the court fees too. And you have a new renovation in the apartment. I wish negative everyday stories happened less often.
