bbabythai Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 We live in a building and next door there are some thai people (tenants) who run their business and live in their building. Months ago I asked if they have any leaks from rain and he said yes. 1 week ago I walked up the stairs and noticed bubbles on the horizontal beam and today I scraped one open and water came out. I decided to drill a hole in the top and dig a bit deeper as indicated in the 3rd photo. It felt damp. One hour later I looked at it again and water had accumulated - refer to blue arrow area. We think its got to be the neighbours bathroom or shower room. My relations with the neighbour have not been so good lately - it started since we moved in. It was a petty issue which I will not go into but I had to stand my ground on this matter as a matter of principle. Subsequently he now avoids eye contact/ greetings. His wife is still normal and mostly friendly. I am suspicious that this problem just started 1 week ago based on the small issue that re-occurred 2 weeks ago with the guy. My wife tells me to think positive.... If they don't allow access to fix the problem what recourse do we have exactly? I would have to try and find out who the landlord is. The problem is 100% a result of something on their side because we dont have any bathrooms or toilets on that wall. In worst case scenario what can we do legally to solve the problem if the landlord also doesnt want to spend money to fix it? My wife will go and speak to them. But Im still interested to know what we can do if they dont co-operate. I speculate that if this problem isnt sorted quickly it could cause structural damage to both properties. Later this afternoon I noticed that the water is now traveling down the wall to the level below. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kwasaki Posted October 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2020 22 minutes ago, bbabythai said: My wife tells me to think positive.... Let your wife deal with it, what make you think the Thai neighbour will give a dam about what you think. 6 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 I have noted that you regularly come with such questions. Almost all are about water issues and neighbor issues involving a multi level building I think I recall is 40 years old. It's a lemon ! The roofing arrangement is a disaster and probably the core of many issues but also not so difficult or costly to remedy. Consider also the possibility that water pipes if incorporated inside the structure are leaking. I have seen two such buildings where that is the reality and if in your situation the only option is to isolate and surface mount a new system at relative low cost or spend a fortune embedding it if that is your desire. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, bbabythai said: It was a petty issue which I will not go into but I had to stand my ground on this matter as a matter of principle. That's how so many tragic stories start in Thailand. And other parts of the world... Ask your wife to handle it if you've poisoned your relationship with the neighbors and she hasn't. As with much of life, the mechanical part of the solution is easy. Edited October 19, 2020 by impulse 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted October 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2020 Stay out of it unless you want more trouble. Have the wife find out who the landlord is and call him, explain the situation, and have him come with the wife to discuss with the neighbors. It's not rocket science for god sake .... lol 10 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsj Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 You could always go talk to you Juristic Person Manager and they can deal with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 On 10/20/2020 at 12:44 AM, Dumbastheycome said: I have noted that you regularly come with such questions. Almost all are about water issues and neighbor issues involving a multi level building I think I recall is 40 years old. It's a lemon ! The roofing arrangement is a disaster and probably the core of many issues but also not so difficult or costly to remedy. Consider also the possibility that water pipes if incorporated inside the structure are leaking. I have seen two such buildings where that is the reality and if in your situation the only option is to isolate and surface mount a new system at relative low cost or spend a fortune embedding it if that is your desire. If it's a lemon building (pic with blue arrow an example) there's risk of many issues/problems for decades and possibly big cost. Why not sell the property for the best price you can get and move on, learn a lesson and do much better inspections next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventenio Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 8:05 PM, bbabythai said: but I had to stand my ground on this matter as a matter of principle. Subsequently he now avoids eye contact/ greetings. GOOD!!! Take pride in yourself. A backbone is good. Be strong. Don't be weak. You should be respected. You worked your whole life, don't be a sheep. Don't let just anyone walk over you... oh wait... This is Thailand and you will NEVER be Thai. You signed up for this. You will pay for everything. It's all your fault. Give them money and apologize. Wai and prostrate. You are dumb farang. don't like their rules in their country, leave. This is why I won't retire here. But I rent so who cares!!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 8:05 PM, bbabythai said: In worst case scenario what can we do legally to solve the problem Move somewhere else is the easiest way to solve the problem. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 2 hours ago, BritManToo said: Move somewhere else is the easiest way to solve the problem. Which is another reason to rent not buy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Quote What can we do if they dont co-operate? Put in a flushing system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert the bear Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 if u rent it ask the landlord to deal with it or the juristic body.if u own it the juristic body,the law is definitive as its been designed to deal with such situations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilly07 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Waterproof cement render will keep the water on their side 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Reverse engineer it to run back into their place or make a new problem that does the same back to them.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 8 hours ago, BritManToo said: Move somewhere else is the easiest way to solve the problem. Or stop annoying the neighbours.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul DS Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) Cut back concrete / cement a lot, lay a waterproof membrane, ie heavy duty plastic and re-cement concrete with a waterproof basis ie Concrete cement stabiliser (Can be bought on line). As previously stated push the issue back to there side, (I've done this several times) Edited October 21, 2020 by Paul DS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbabythai Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 The wife visited them today and they were ok for us to fix it. We took our pipe fixer guy to take a look. They had leaking pipes and an old pump. They spent 1 hour or more fixing it. Did some silicon job and will see if it works tomorrow. I paid the 1000 bill. Its in my interest to get this <deleted>t sorted. He was a good guy today. All is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, bbabythai said: The wife visited them today and they were ok for us to fix it. We took our pipe fixer guy to take a look. They had leaking pipes and an old pump. They spent 1 hour or more fixing it. Did some silicon job and will see if it works tomorrow. I paid the 1000 bill. Its in my interest to get this <deleted>t sorted. He was a good guy today. All is ok. 1000 baht is like $45AUD ..... I mean even if the bill was 2-3000 it's a pittance and you got it fixed. good result anyway. Edited October 22, 2020 by steven100 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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