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The issue of ceiling leaks dragging on for months and even years without being resolved due to uncooperative neighbours has been in the news recently, with Minister of National Development Khaw Boon Wan calling for more power to be given to the Housing Development Board (HDB) to enter flats to carry out repairs.
So what can you do if you are suffering from a ceiling leak? The situation differs depending on where you are staying.
HDB FLATS
For HDB flats, the responsibility for maintaining the flats and fixing the leakages falls on both the upper and lower floor flats.
After informing HDB and/or Town Council, HDB will usually assist in the investigations to determine the source of the leak and to ensure that repairs needed are made.
In the case of ceiling leakage between the upper and lower floor flats, under the lease, the upper and lower floor flat owners are jointly responsible for the repair of the party structure (the floor slab between the flats).
This is according to the HDB Residents’ Handbook.
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