Our landlord drain responsibility guide brings the symptoms, homes affected and known pipe route together before anyone decides who needs to act. It can be read alongside our responsibility overview.
Property and contact details for the responsibility check
- The property, tenant and managing contact details.
- Every affected fixture, room or outside chamber. Whether neighbours or other units report trouble.
- Previous clearance, survey and repair information.
- Lease, tenancy or ownership questions still unresolved.
Facts available before responsibility is discussed
The occupant’s account, safe observations at accessible points and the known pipe route provide the starting evidence. Our landlord drain unblocking page covers the practical access arrangements.
The property file after the drainage visit
Contractor findings and any footage belong with the same property record after the visit. That evidence can support a discussion with the tenant, freeholder, managing agent or relevant drainage organisation.