I have recently discovered the house I rent has two stop taps in the bathroom, where the rising main forks off in two directions, now I have found that one tap is our water supply, the other stoptap cuts of the neighbours (I live in #52 they are in 52A) Is this legal - should two buildings be connected to one service supply and should we be able to cut off the neighbours supply?
2006-10-23 01:14:10 · 4 answers · asked by Wattsie 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
If your neighbour is bothered about you having access to her stop valve, for a very nominal amount she could have one put into her flat and the one in your flat can be taken out. About 3 hours work for a good plumber say no more than £90.
Also if your neighbour had a problem and needed to turn off her supply then this could cause further problems. If you were not in when you called then a flood could ensue and if the neighbour lives above you the consequences could be disastrous. If you leave the other stop tap in place even after having the system modified then if there was a fault in their flat you could turn off the water even in their absence.
2006-10-23 01:23:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly you have no right to monitor or regulate the neighbors water.
Your major issue however, should be with the landlord regarding the METERING of the supply, and if or not the two apts. are seperately metered.
There isn't a major issue, beyond that, if you both coexist well enough. Do you know if your neighbor has a similar set up?
Legality isn't as much an issue, as just letting go of any considerations that include who pays for what. Also it's a HOUSE, not a commercial, high density apt. building, I assume, and as such may have been modified by the owner to allow for another apt.???
You also don't mention WHO pays YOUR water bill.
It seems a simple "fix" to me,,,ASK the landlord! then leave the tenants supply line alone.
Rev. Steven
2006-10-23 10:10:55 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to cut off your neighbour's water supply without good reason and without reasonable notice. How do you know the other tap cuts off their supply anyway? Ask your Landlord about it. You could also telephone your water supplier for advice.
2006-10-23 19:46:22 · answer #3 · answered by Sandee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the answer, but I see the potential for fun to be had :)
2006-10-23 08:16:33 · answer #4 · answered by hastetothewedding 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋