Water leaking from Garage Apt into alley/backyard/garage

[Breadburner]

I got more than a little angry... told him I have moisture in my alley garage that wasn't there when i bought the house last December.... I told him I didn't want to hear any more bull-smile excuses... just fix it.   

Are they too stupid to got look at the meter spinning away.....

[patric]

Are they too stupid to got look at the meter spinning away.....

If it's on the meter side, and the place is unoccupied, could you just turn off the valve?
Water key is best, but pliars work.

[dbacks fan]

First quetion, who drains a pool twice a week? A kiddy pool doesn't hold that much water, and most above ground pools have some kind of filtration/pump system. Second, here if you are back washing or draing your pool, you are required by law to pump that water into your sewer line through one of the cleanout/inspection openings. I'm not sure what the fine is, but it's at least $300.00. Some one should be aware of the problem. If it's between the meter and the house it is the property owners responsibilty. If it is between the meter and the street it's the city's responsibility. I can't believe this has gone on this long.

[heironymouspasparagus]

The idiot behind me drains his above ground about once every 10 days on average.


Talk to guido and see if he will sue them for you - they are prohibited to drain onto your property beyond what naturally occurs from rain.

[patric]

The idiot behind me drains his above ground about once every 10 days on average.

Sounds more like backwashing the filter; draining that often would be obscenely expensive and time consuming.

[heironymouspasparagus]

Nope, actual draining.  Then for some reason, he turns it over (small above ground - 15 ft or so) for some reason.  Cleaning?

[JeffM]

There's got to be some way to deal with this nuisance of a landlord short of a .45 slug.  Who is your city counselor?

I believe it's still Jack Henderson, but I see lots of "Blake" signs in my 'hood and assume Owen Park is now part of Dist 4, Maria Ewing's district?  Side note:  my front yard would be a primo place for an extra large political sign that could be seen from the west bound expressway ... hint, hint.... (it also would provide some much needed shade for my dead grass).

I am hesitant to check a water meter in front of someone else's house, but went ahead and checked this morning and didn't see it spinning, so I assume the leak happens whenever somebody takes a shower, uses the dishwasher or washer, etc.

I noticed puddles in the alley in the mornings, then most of it dries out later in the afternoon, still has bees/wasps/etc in an area that is perpetually moldy/moist... will post pix from this morning later today...

[rdj]

With the newly adopted district boundaries Owen Park will be a part of district four once the newly elected (I'm assuming an incumbent doesn't win district four) councilors are sworn in.

I'm sure Mr Ewing would welcome the opportunity to place a sign in your yard.  You might mention it on his campaign's Facebook page.

[JeffM]

from the alley, my property stops at the dilapidated garage....



the view from my backyard fence....

[heironymouspasparagus]

Now THAT's a leak!!

[JeffM]

Pix above ^^^ from this morning.... The pic below is from back in May.... the landlord has removed the brush/weeds but has yet to fix the siding..... and he says he'd like to "sell" me the place.... I'm offering him "tree-fitty".....



...the view from my back door..... landlord managed to keep the door from flying open after strategic placement of cinderblocks.... 

[heironymouspasparagus]

Three dollars and fifty cents looks like it might be about right.  But with so much work, there is gonna be a ton of money spent on demolition/remodeling.  May not work out at that price.

[JeffM]

"I thought he'd go away if I gave him a dollar..."  

http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/103567/chefs-parents

[JeffM]

With the newly adopted district boundaries Owen Park will be a part of district four once the newly elected (I'm assuming an incumbent doesn't win district four) councilors are sworn in.

I'm sure Mr Ewing would welcome the opportunity to place a sign in your yard.  You might mention it on his campaign's Facebook page.

DONE.

[Conan71]

DONE.

What?  You put Rethuglican signs in your yard?!?  Oh the horror!