Is the landlord responsible for the leakage loss of the rented house downstairs?

Legal analysis: it needs to be judged according to the specific reasons of water leakage. If it is the fault of the owner, the owner will bear the responsibility. If there is sufficient evidence to prove that it is the fault of the developer, the developer will make maintenance compensation. We can negotiate with the residents according to the estimated loss. If negotiation fails, a lawsuit can be filed to determine the attribution of responsibility and make up for the losses suffered.

Legal basis: Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 286 The owner shall abide by the laws, regulations and management regulations, and the relevant actions shall meet the requirements of saving resources and protecting the ecological environment. For property service enterprises or other managers to implement emergency measures and other management measures implemented by the government according to law, the owners shall cooperate with them according to law.

The owners' assembly or the owners' committee has the right to ask the perpetrator to stop the infringement, remove the obstruction, eliminate the danger, restore to the original state and compensate for the loss of any act that damages the legitimate rights and interests of others, such as dumping garbage at will, discharging pollutants or noise, raising animals illegally, building illegally, occupying passages illegally, refusing to pay property fees.

If the owners or other actors refuse to perform relevant obligations, the parties concerned may report or complain to the relevant administrative departments, which shall deal with them according to law.

Article 287 The owner has the right to require the construction unit, the realty service enterprise or other managers and other owners to bear civil liability for acts that infringe upon their legitimate rights and interests.

Article 288 The neighboring obligee of real estate shall correctly handle the neighboring relationship in accordance with the principles of facilitating production, facilitating life, solidarity and mutual assistance, and fairness and reasonableness.