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I am a plumber and I work for myself. I was called out to a condo by a property management company to replace a leaking shower valve. The condo was an upstairs unit. I had to open the wall to replace it and there was wet insulation and drywall. After I replaced it I check for leaks and there were none. About 2 days later the property manager called and said there was a small drip on one of my joints. She turned off the water and I returned to fix that drip. The tenant below has sustained some damage to his celing and carpet and is wanting me to pay for it. My issue is that I was initially called out because of a leaking shower and that is what caused the damage. Even if the small drip afterward added to the damage it would be inconsequential. The property manager is pointing the finger at me. Any advice would be appreciated.
I am a plumber and I work for myself. I was called out to a condo by a property management company to replace a leaking shower valve. The condo was an upstairs unit. I had to open the wall to replace it and there was wet insulation and drywall. After I replaced it I check for leaks and there were none. About 2 days later the property manager called and said there was a small drip on one of my joints. She turned off the water and I returned to fix that drip. The tenant below has sustained some damage to his celing and carpet and is wanting me to pay for it. My issue is that I was initially called out because of a leaking shower and that is what caused the damage. Even if the small drip afterward added to the damage it would be inconsequential. The property manager is pointing the finger at me. Any advice would be appreciated.