HT-2022-000311 & HT-2022-000254 - [2024] EWHC 3179 (TCC)

This is the flat of Edward Fry who gave evidence. At the time of the water ingress, Mr Fry was living in the flat and also had a tenant. Both moved out and Mr Fry incurred the cost of their rent until they returned on 26 September 2021. He was told that Click St Andrews would cover these costs but they did not do so. The total cost was £9,360.00 and Mr Fry produced copies of confirmation of bank transfers to his then landlord, Mr Fenton. Mr Fry also received no rent from his tenant and claims a further £1,800 which is not supported by any documentation.

Although Mr Daly shows Mr Fry’s claims as nil, that does not seem to me to be right and I accept Mr Fry’s evidence as to the costs he incurred and loss of rental income and award these accordingly. I also award £1,000 for distress and inconvenience.

Mr Fry, in common with others, said, when asked that he had never denied access of Click St Andrews and that the site manager, Tim Bull had his keys but he pointed out that he had been asked to give access to install dehumidifiers and not to remedy damage.