In the Lipetsk region, the developer was obliged to pay more than 87 thousand rubles for a flooded apartment

A resident of the Usman district was awarded more than 87 thousand rubles after wet spots appeared in her apartment and mold began to spread. Responsibility for damage was assigned to the developer, since the house was under warranty service. This was reported by the joint press service of the judicial system of the Lipetsk region.

The problem arose in April 2026. The owner noticed traces of moisture on the wall, but the management company did not immediately establish the cause of the leak and did not take timely measures to eliminate it.

The examination showed that the water came from the gust of the pipe of a common kitchen riser. The cause of the damage was the wear of the material. To eliminate the leak and disassemble the decorative box of drywall, the emergency team was able after an expert examination.

The cost of restoring interior decoration, taking into account wear, was estimated at 64.4 thousand rubles. The management company in court indicated that the house is under warranty from the developer, so the construction organization should compensate for the damage.

The Usman District Court agreed with this argument. The judges came to the conclusion that during the warranty period, the builder is responsible for the quality of construction and the serviceability of structural elements.

As a result, he was charged 64.4 thousand rubles for the repair of the apartment, 20 thousand rubles for the examination and another 3 thousand rubles for the cost of state duty. The total amount was 87.4 thousand rubles.