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No they're apparently only just done the repair, a year after the leak.
And the first I heard wasnt a message saying hey were just getting around to doing the repair. But a text message asking if I want a receipt. I guess assuming that I'll just be paying.
Message...
Hi, I own the flat directly below no6 (no5). We've finally got round to repainting the ceiling from when water leaked through from the upstairs kitchen. It was a day plus materials for a painter. £240 inc. Would you like a receipt for the work? Cheers
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I think most people would contacted beforehand to confirm you were still ok to pay and give details. But the outcome would still have been £240.
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And the first I heard wasnt a message saying hey were just getting around to doing the repair. But a text message asking if I want a receipt. I guess assuming that I'll just be paying.
Buuuuut, you said you'd be paying. So they weren't assuming. They were just taking you at your word.
Rather failing to see what the issue is here. Your washing machine damaged their flat. You said you'd pay for the repairs. They've got the repairs done, at a price which doesn't seem excessive, and asked you to pay for it.
Yes, it's taken them a while to get it done, but (a) it's no skin off your nose if you get to hang onto your £240 for an extra year and (b) surely it's up to them when they get it done? It is their flat, after all. Seems a bit much for you to try and dictate the timescale for the repairs.
Tomo187
Brommers
It sounds a little off to me. But I am a little cynical.
Why wait a year? Did they do it themselves originally and have come across a receipt? Have they claimed it on insurance and been left with the original receipt?
Shit! Actually I'm really cynical.