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Hello,
A neighbour noticed dry rot in roof cavity under eaves which they believe came from water vapour from a boiler flu that I have on side of my house. Houses are in close proximity so vapours come under roof eaves of both houses. My house has experienced no problems.
I have owned house for 5 years and never had any issues related to dry rot nor has neighbour ever brought the matter or any concerns to my attention. As a matter of precaution, I hired a boiler specialist at my own expense to reposition the flu through the roof so that there would be no possible future concerns.
I am unsure whether boiler flu was cause of dry rot damage but it is a reasonable proposition. It can also be do to lack of maintenance i.e. weather-proofing or simply bad luck..
Now, the neighbour would like me to pay costs for repairing the dry rot in their house. I want to remain on good terms with my neighbour but I would also like to know where does the legal liability lie? neighbour? me? or both?
Is there any statutes that can clarify this matter further?
Responsible neighbour
A neighbour noticed dry rot in roof cavity under eaves which they believe came from water vapour from a boiler flu that I have on side of my house. Houses are in close proximity so vapours come under roof eaves of both houses. My house has experienced no problems.
I have owned house for 5 years and never had any issues related to dry rot nor has neighbour ever brought the matter or any concerns to my attention. As a matter of precaution, I hired a boiler specialist at my own expense to reposition the flu through the roof so that there would be no possible future concerns.
I am unsure whether boiler flu was cause of dry rot damage but it is a reasonable proposition. It can also be do to lack of maintenance i.e. weather-proofing or simply bad luck..
Now, the neighbour would like me to pay costs for repairing the dry rot in their house. I want to remain on good terms with my neighbour but I would also like to know where does the legal liability lie? neighbour? me? or both?
Is there any statutes that can clarify this matter further?
Responsible neighbour