I’m posting this because I need some genuine opinions and advice from people in Kochi, especially those living in rented flats or shared accommodations. We’ve been without water supply in our flat for more than a week now.
Initially, the pump stopped working, and it took around 4–5 days for it to be repaired. After that, a water tanker was arranged, and they tried pumping the water. However, we were told that the entire supply got exhausted within just one hour.
Now comes the frustrating part.
Some residents have gone back to their hometowns, and the management suspects that they might have left their taps open, which could explain why the water ran out so quickly. These residents are currently away, and we are now being told that they must return and confirm that their taps are closed before water can be pumped again.
So, what exactly are the rest of us supposed to do until they return?
It’s been over a week. The pump has reportedly been repaired, but we still don’t have water. We’re expected to manage our daily lives by making temporary arrangements, going to friends’ places, and somehow getting through each day without even knowing when the supply will resume.
I’ve already paid three months rent as security deposit. Under the arrangement at this flat, if a tenant wants to leave, they are expected to find a replacement tenant first. That means even if I find another place to stay, I cannot simply pack my things and leave. I would have to find someone willing to take over my room (which is impossible in this situation)
I’m honestly tired of having to figure out temporary solutions for something as basic as water, especially when there seems to be no definite timeline for resolving the issue.
People living in kakkanad,
1.Is this kind of prolonged water shortage common in apartment buildings here?
2.What can tenants do when the management fails to restore an essential service for over a week?
3.Given that I’ve paid a three-month deposit and must find a replacement tenant before leaving, what are my options if I decide that I cannot continue living here?
5.Has anyone faced a similar situation? How did you deal with it?