2023-07-20 06:00:04
Owners of a pavilion in Vertou, in Loire-Atlantique (44), not far from Nantes, a couple of octogenarians faces problems with the evacuation of waste water, far from suspecting that the concern comes from the roots of a plane tree planted in the street, tangled with the gas and electricity networks.
«Our toilets were regularly clogged.. With the rising odors that go with it», explains Raymonde to Actu.fr. The couple thought that after enlisting the help of a neighbor to unclog the pipes, the problem would be ancient history, but the smells persist. Experts pass, those of the couple’s insurance and those of the metropolis of Nantes. A hole is dug and roots appear. Experts believe that the sewage and gas pipes were crushed by Raymonde and Camille’s car. Retirees from the Post Office must therefore pay out of pocket for the work necessary to repair the pipes.
No refund 14 months later
The site starts but the site manager realizes that the problem is more complex than it seems: the water and gas networks are tangled in the root system of the plane tree planted in the street. The couple’s vehicle would therefore not be solely responsible for the malfunctioning of the pipes. The mayor moves to see the facts. An agent of the metropolis indicates to the couple to carry out the repairs, to pay them and ensures that it will be refunded within two or three months. The couple settle the bill of 6000 euros and arm themselves with patience. During the duration of the work, he even goes so far as to use the public toilets.
The 2-3 months in question pass and the couple does not see the color of their money. More than 14 months later, he hasn’t received a penny and feels wronged. And yet, Nantes Métropole acknowledged in a letter that “the size of the roots is impressive. It makes sense that we bear the costs and reimburse you for advanced costs». «If Nantes Métropole reimburses them, the community creates a precedent. And if there are other problems, it will set a precedent. She hoped that Raymonde and Camille would give up. It was not the case“think neighbors of the couple. In addition to the 6000 euros disbursed for the repair of the pipes, Raymonde and Camille must restore the courtyard. They therefore claim more than 16,000 euros from the metropolis.
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