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Leak in bathroom

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StaceyLWard · 22/04/2024 19:38

Hi all,

I’ve been in my flat alone for 6 months now and never had any issues up until 2 days ago when a random leak started in the bathroom!

It poured from the spotlight heavily for around 5 mins then took about two hours to completely stop and even tripped the electrics. My letting agent don’t have an out of hours service and I tried my upstairs neighbour but no one answered. I think I missed them by a minute as someone was walking down the stairs as I was at the door.

I’ve emailed my letting agents on the email for emergencies but no one has responded.

the leak has stopped and the ceiling looks to have dried.

Does this kind of leak mean it was because of upstairs or could it be my flat? Before it started I only emptied the sink about 10 minutes prior from washing up. I live on the ground floor so I’m not sure of the plumbing structure. I’m scared to use any of the taps or flush the toilet incase it starts again.

Can someone advise what to do as I’m really worried about it starting again.

Thank you ☺️

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LIZS · 22/04/2024 19:41

Where is the spotlight? If on the ceiling it is more likely upstairs but could be anything from a sink overflowing to a heating pipe under their floor. Can you put a note through the door?

StaceyLWard · 22/04/2024 19:43

The spotlight is right in the centre of my bathroom. I’m not sure the location of their bathroom but I think mine under their kitchen.

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