Leakage issues
KK
(Querist) 07 April 2019
This query is : Resolved
Dear Experts,
We live on the top floor of a 4 storey building, nearly 12 years old, and have an attached terrace. The previous owner of the house below our terrace sold his house to the new buyer at Rs 1 Lakh less as some leakage problems had started during the monsoons . The buyer was fully informed and aware of the problem and agreed to do the repair work to stop the leakage with his discounted 1 lakh.
When he came to inspect the terrace with the worker, he said we could just put a waterproof coat pre monsoon and see how it sustains. We mutually agreed and since 5 years now have been taking turns every year to do the coating and the problem is solved.
Last year he started washing his hands off the matter and threatening legal action stating there is nothing in writing in the sale agreement pertaining to this, and it is only my responsibility to check the leakage and refuses to accept on the previous terms agreed and the goodness of the previous owner who had the courtesy to be honest with him and take less money. I am not against any work to be done, but in all fairness, I suggested we share the responsibility and substantial cost equally if the entire tilework has to be repeated. How do i deal with him as he wants to play the sympathy card even after getting monetary benefit, just because there is nothing in writing.
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 08 April 2019
What is the legal issue involved in your story for consideration and obligation of experts?
However, please note that this platform is not an "inquiry" counter.
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 10 January 2020
You need not to worry. Let him initiate legal action and you mention all these facts in the written statement. Let him face even a single monsoon. The finalization of the case may take even 5 monsoons.
