Water escape from flat above has damaged ceiling and walls and contents

[Vonny]

Hi,
My flat was rained upon from flat above, this leaseholder wont pay for the damages they say as it was an unforseen accident and they are not liable to pay

[atticus]

Do you know how this happened? You may have grounds for legal action, but have given very little information.

Do you have insurance?

[Scot22]

We had 2 similar situations at the block where we have a second home. Unless you can prove negligence my understanding is that you have no legal claim. The leaseholers paid out of decency.
I think your best hope is for them to make a contribution, negogiate.
When we were shopping for insurance they all excluded damage by water ingress. Obviously a common problem.
Good luck and sorry for your misfortune.