[Jackliquor]

Hi,

I am on the 3rd floor in a 3 floor building. Every time I run my dishwasher the neighbor on the 2nd floor says his kitchen sink is getting my soapy water. My neighbor below is asking me to pay for a plumber. My dishwasher runs like a charm with no issues whatsoever. I won't avoid my responsibility but do I need to call a plumber? Is this really stemming on my end?

Thanks,
Andy

[catonsville]

Sounds like the landlord has a problem. Like down on the 1st floor a small clog or on the 2nd floor. It would seem that you are clear down to the 2nd floor sink.

[hkstroud]

his kitchen sink is getting my soapy water

Agree. That could only happen if the drain is stopped or partially stop below the second floor.

[Jackliquor]

Thanks. That's my gut feeling too. I even told him as much but apparently he doesn't get any watery "reflux" when he runs his dishwasher. Only when I do. By the way, it's a condo so no landlord. Andy

[hkstroud]

Then it is an association management problem.

[ScottGem]

Yes any problem between units would be an association issue.

[ballengerb1]

The clog is not in your unit, most likely the second or even the first floor have a clog. Like others have said, if you are part of a HOA the association declaration would explain who pays for common property issues. The bottom line with a HOA is you all pay equally through your dues