Bathroom Fitting

Water stain in living room ceiling

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 2.53 PM

I don't actually know what tradesman I need, decorator or bathroom fitter, etc, etc. I have a rented property and the tenant recently texted me stating he has a leak from the bathroom, which has consequently caused a large water stain to appear on the living room ceiling, which is underneath the bathroom. I have recently viewed it, it is large and covers half of the living room ceiling. As I had the whole house decorated before the tenant moved in just over a year ago, it is my gut instinct, that the tenant has caused this due to his negligent behaviour, ie not looking after the property. Firstly, there is a plastic shower guard on the bath, to prevent water going onto the bathroom floor. Secondly the bathroom floor is tiled. What I fail to understand is how did water get onto the bathroom floor, and if it has been mopped up, how did it seep down to cause a massive water stain on the living room ceiling. I need a tradesman, who can investigate how this happened, as I believe the tenant must have done something to cause this, and then carry out the repairs.