The Andalusian Consultative Council (CCA) has issued a favorable ruling supporting a resident's claim in Tabernas, obliging the local council to pay 56,177.88 euros. This amount will cover the extensive damage suffered by their home, attributed to a prolonged leak in the public drinking water supply network, as confirmed by technical reports.

The issues date back to before October 31, 2025, when municipal maintenance personnel urgently detected and repaired a break in the connection. However, prior continuous filtrations had already caused significant damage inside the claimant's property.

A report by the municipal architect details that the dwelling suffered considerable structural and aesthetic damage, including "numerous cracks in walls and ceilings of the facade bay." Additionally, the water caused irregularities in the paving, complete misalignment of interior and exterior carpentry on both floors of the building, and heavily marked joists on both floor slabs.

To restore the safety and habitability of the house, extensive repair work is required. Necessary interventions include the consolidation and reinforcement of the facade wall's foundation with reinforced concrete, demolition of pavements, new screeds, and comprehensive repair of structural cracks.

The formal claim was filed on January 14, 2026, accompanied by photographic evidence and an initial repair estimate of 46,428 euros. Nevertheless, the CCA has ruled that the "principle of full compensation for the damage effectively caused" must prevail, supporting the updated valuation by the municipal architect, which amounts to 56,177 euros. The Andalusian body urges the City Council to justify the difference between both estimates in its final resolution, ensuring that the resident's home is restored without unjust enrichment.