It is a collective evil that exposes indistinct realities, some based on so-called construction defects, which robs the condominium owners and those who suffer from it of their peace; there is no social class that escapes a plague that gives no respite, they abound everywhere and are revealed at any moment, annihilating the charm of the most celebrated acquirer.
SANTO DOMINGO - Have you ever had a neighbor call you at an inconvenient hour to notify you that their house is leaking water and ask you to check if it's your apartment causing the problem? Or have you experienced the scene of your ceiling suddenly leaking copious amounts of water seemingly out of nowhere? Do you have bulging walls? Or is your problem caused by that darn water heater?
The list of problems caused by leaks in homes could be endless, and it's a constant source of headaches and neighborhood conflicts. The consequences are countless; it's a torment that affects a large proportion of the country, especially those living in multi-family apartments.
It is a collective evil that exposes indistinct realities, some based on so-called construction defects, which robs the condominium owners and those who suffer from it of their peace; there is no social class that escapes a plague that gives no respite, they abound everywhere and are revealed at any moment, annihilating the charm of the most celebrated acquirer.
It affects all social classes, especially during rainy periods, exposing the building's interior and giving rise to the saying "it rains inside and pours outside," referring to the amount of water that can cascade down walls, roofs, windows, and other parts of the house. In any building, no matter how high-end, you might encounter the "surprise" of a spring.
Nor is it exclusive to residential buildings. The media portrays numerous complaints about expensive buildings, especially public ones, that fall apart shortly after construction due to construction defects that cause leaks in their walls and roofs.
One of the most frequent disagreements arises from the question of who should bear the costs: the neighbor from whose apartment the leak originates or the one on the ground floor. In many cases, the problem worsens due to the disagreement between the two parties, who drag out the issue while the water leak continues unabated.
El Inmobiliario, the first newspaper specializing in the real estate sector in the country, will carry out a series of works, seeking to answer some of the many questions surrounding the issue of leaks in the buildings of Santo Domingo.
The guarantee that the construction company must assume in the face of the problem is a matter of controversy; the damage it causes to the infrastructure is another of the complexities to take into account.
What types of leaks are most common and how do they occur?; How can I take legal action if my neighbor refuses to fix their bathroom, which is causing damage to mine?; What equipment is used to detect water leaks?; Is the building manager responsible for overseeing leak repairs?; Do construction companies take the necessary precautions to prevent this problem?.
