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Homeowner left out of pocket as council denies liability for €20k flood damage from council flat
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Homeowner left out of pocket as council denies liability for €20k flood damage from council flat

A homeowner in Dublin, Ireland, sustained over €20,000 in water damage after water from a council-owned apartment flooded his property. The council claims it is not liable, citing that the issue stemmed from the tenants' actions. The affected resident, John, reported that the tenants had not turned off an air-locked tap, leading to water flow into his home. Despite the tenants having previously raised plumbing concerns with the council, those issues were reportedly not addressed. The council's insurer denied liability, stating the council was not responsible for the tenants' actions. John, unable to seek compensation through the block insurance due to a high deductible, has opted to cover repair costs himself.

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Homeowner left out of pocket as council denies liability for €20k flood damage from council flat

A homeowner in Dublin, Ireland, sustained over €20,000 in water damage after water from a council-owned apartment flooded his property. The council claims it is not liable, citing that the issue stemmed from the tenants' actions. The affected resident, John, reported that the tenants had not turned off an air-locked tap, leading to water flow into his home. Despite the tenants having previously raised plumbing concerns with the council, those issues were reportedly not addressed. The council's insurer denied liability, stating the council was not responsible for the tenants' actions. John, unable to seek compensation through the block insurance due to a high deductible, has opted to cover repair costs himself.

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