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Q: My neighbour is the tenant of a building and his flat has flooded causing property damage to my flat. Who is liable; the tenant or the landlord?
A: Usually, the starting point would be to hold tenant liable for the damage. The tenancy agreement however may say that the landlord will be held responsible so it is always worthwhile to check the agreement before starting legal proceedings.
I wish to remove a public storm drain that is on my boundary line so I can put up some electronic gates to my house. It was installed before I purchased my property. Am I allowed to do this?
read moreMy neighbour’s fence has crossed my boundary line; I did not mind it at first but now I want it removed so I can put in some renovations on my land. Do I have the right to simply knock down the fence?
read moreThere have been several problems in my flat with regards to plumbing and water leakages from my property which has caused damage to my neighbour’s property below me. My neighbour is now threatening to sue me. I would like some advice on where I stand with this legally.
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