Water Leaking From a Ceiling in Waikīkī

Water appearing from a ceiling in a Waikīkī condo should be treated as a building issue until the source is understood. Alert building security/front desk immediately if water is actively dripping, flowing or spreading.

The source may be inside the unit above, a shared plumbing line, a fixture, drain, appliance connection or another building component. The visible wet spot is not necessarily directly below the source.

Do not wait for the upstairs occupant to answer before notifying the building. Security or management may be able to contact occupants, access affected areas, coordinate shutoffs and document multiple units.

Owners and property managers should photograph affected finishes and contents where practical, record the time discovered and preserve plumber/building findings. This can become important when determining source, responsibility and remediation.