Who is liable?

[kathekas]

Oops posted this in wrong forum apologies.

We have a rental property. On Sunday a plumber was working in the flat above.

Monday morning water coming through ceiling into flat due to a leak in the pipework done by the plumber. Plumber was doing partime work.

The managing agents are reluctant to claim on the buildings insurance.

If I get the remedial work undertaken, do I ask for the money from the owners of the flat above or the plumber?

Thank you in anticipation.

[ostell]

You have no contract with the plumber, you claim against the owner of the flat and they claim from the plumber

[kathekas]

The problem also is my tenants are currently covering the cost of the electricity for the dehumidifier. I feel they should refund my tenants electricity. Do you agree?