chris French wrote:
In message , "george (dicegeorge)"
writes


Stuart Noble wrote:
Lobster wrote:
Dave Liquorice wrote:
On Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:26:35 +0100, chris French wrote:

There is manhole cover over the drain in the pavement

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David
If it's beyond the boundary of the property, I'd say it's not your
problem

seconded

I don't think it can be as simple as that. AIUI, I am responsible for
the drains from our house until it reaches the public sewer, even when
running under the pavement/road.

eg. in the picture on this webpage under 'Who is Responsible?' our
house would be equivalent to No. 1

http://www.tameside.gov.uk/drains

It wouldn't be equivalent to No1 as your house is Victorian, it was
obviously built before 1st October 1937, and it would more likely be No2,
ergo the drains are the responsibility of either the council or the water
board.

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