Who should claim for the loss caused by the leakage of the sewage pipe in the house?

If the house is damaged due to the leakage of sewage pipes, different responsible parties should be found according to different situations to make claims.

First of all, if the sewage pipe leaks because of the aging or damage of the indoor pipeline equipment, then the loss should be borne by the owner himself. If the owner has purchased home insurance, he can apply for compensation from the insurance company.

Secondly, if the problem of public sewage pipes outside the house leads to water leakage, then the loss should be borne by the property company or the industry Committee. Because the property management company or the industry Committee is responsible for the management and maintenance of public facilities and equipment in the community, including sewage pipes. If the property management company or the industry committee has taken out public liability insurance, they can apply for compensation from the insurance company.

Finally, if the sewage pipe leaks because of the problems existing in the housing construction process, then the loss should be borne by the developer. If the developer has insured the construction engineering insurance, he can apply to the insurance company for settlement.

It should be noted that before making a claim, the owner or property management company should contact professional maintenance personnel in time to repair and repair the sewage pipeline, so as not to cause greater losses. At the same time, owners or property management companies should also keep relevant evidence, such as photos and videos, so as to provide evidence when necessary.

To sum up, if the house is damaged due to the leakage of sewage pipes, different responsible parties should be found according to different situations to make claims. Owners, property management companies or developers should take timely maintenance and compensation measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of owners.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Code

Article 27 1

Owners have the ownership of exclusive parts of buildings such as houses and business buildings, and have the right to co-manage the parts other than the exclusive parts.