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Roof leak in top-floor hallway during heavy rain

Maintenance issuesIn Progress8th-floor hallway, north cornerReported 2025-07-03

A leak appeared in the top-floor hallway during a summer storm. Temporary containment is in place; a roofing survey is scheduled to scope permanent repairs.

The leak was reported within an hour of the storm starting. The manager positioned buckets and towels immediately, then booked a roofing survey to identify the failure point without waiting for the next storm.

Timeline

  1. 2025-07-03 · Reported

    Resident logged water dripping from a ceiling seam.

  2. 2025-07-03 · Contained

    Manager placed containment and photographed water damage to walls.

  3. 2025-07-10 · Survey scheduled

    Roofing contractor booked for a full survey.

Lessons for other boards

  • Report weather-related damage during the event — photos of active dripping are stronger evidence than the aftermath.
  • Contain first, diagnose second; every hour of standing water adds to the repair bill.

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