taxman Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 The house next door suffered broken pipes last Thursday, their kitchen ceiling has partially collapsed and there is extensive flood damage. Since Thursday morning water has been seeping into our downstairs room as well. The tenants next door have moved out and nobody knows who the landlord is. We managed to access the stopcock in the street and turn the house's water supply off but when I listen through their letter box I can still hear water pouring from somewhere. We rang the police and they logged it as an incident but couldn't do anything else. The council has no record of who owns the property. Yorkshire water were contacted but again they say they cannot do anything without the owner's permission. It's been 5 days now and water is still coming into our house. Would I be justified in breaking in and seeing if I can stem the tide? Does anyone have a sledgehammer I could borrow? Or does anyone have any other ideas on how to contact an absentee landlord? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hetty Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I would inform the police and see what they advise, they would possibly come out just to check you don't run off with the family silver!!!!!!!! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaimani Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 not sure about your financial situation but i think getting a locksmith might be best. though they might refuse to do the job if they know you don't live there. knocking the door down might come back to you in the form of expenses for the door, and, god forbid, if someone breaks in. snow damage, rain etc might come into it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookes Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 You could end up with a criminal record and have to pay for any criminal damage you cause. You would be best off going to solicitor and asking his free advice, for which you are entitled. Hetty - taxman rang the police. Re-read the first post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinaf Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I know of a similar situation and the fire brigade sorted it out, try them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teuton Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 this is very dangerous if water hits your electricity circuit call fire brigde they should help hope this help as i want to be a super hero:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagel Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 The stopcock on the street should have stopped the flow, but I would contact the fire brigade to see if they are willing to do anything about it. A locksmith would charge a fortune and I'm not sure they would break into someone else's house for you. In the absence of any other help you should break in yourself, just to protect your own property but bear in mind you'll have to make it secure again otherwise a burglar could then gain easy access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank ryan Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 wow - what a situation - can't advise you cos I know nowt about it but let us know what happens - if your property is damaged, surely you have a claim against the owner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries22 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Let the Police know, think they the only ones allowed to break into someone elses house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manunited4 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 anyone is allowed so long as they dont get caught lol sod the police they will do nothing at all if it was effecting my home id kick door down and get it sorted out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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