Neighbor affecting water drainage to my property

[Anonymous]

My neighbor installed a cement sidewalk in her back yard that is higher than my grass. As a result the water now just pools in that location on my property. Also, she installed these green partitions to prevent any random weeds from my lawn getting into hers. I believe these partitions damaged a french drain I had installed to deal with water issues (basement) I had previously because I notice it no longer seems to be draining water to the street. Finally, it looks like these partitions are installed on my property or very close to the line. If they are on my property, can I legally just pull them up? Annoyed bc I spent several thousand dollars dealing with the water issue and her actions are now going to cause me to have to spend even more money to correct the issues she is causing on my property.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My neighbor installed a cement sidewalk in her back yard that is higher than my grass. As a result the water now just pools in that location on my property. Also, she installed these green partitions to prevent any random weeds from my lawn getting into hers. I believe these partitions damaged a french drain I had installed to deal with water issues (basement) I had previously because I notice it no longer seems to be draining water to the street. Finally, it looks like these partitions are installed on my property or very close to the line. If they are on my property, can I legally just pull them up? Annoyed bc I spent several thousand dollars dealing with the water issue and her actions are now going to cause me to have to spend even more money to correct the issues she is causing on my property.

I would call the county and see if she was supposed to do deal with permitting and drainage issues when the structure was first built. If she has any sort of liability go after her via the county. If your French drain, or her patricians are infringing on each other's property, one of you has issues. Just pull up your plot.

[Anonymous]

If her partitions damaged your drain, wouldn't it mean your drain was ON the line too?

[Anonymous]

How deep was your drain installed? It is quite unlikely that these so called surface partitions would be installed deep enough to damage your drain.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My neighbor installed a cement sidewalk in her back yard that is higher than my grass. As a result the water now just pools in that location on my property. Also, she installed these green partitions to prevent any random weeds from my lawn getting into hers. I believe these partitions damaged a french drain I had installed to deal with water issues (basement) I had previously because I notice it no longer seems to be draining water to the street. Finally, it looks like these partitions are installed on my property or very close to the line. If they are on my property, can I legally just pull them up? Annoyed bc I spent several thousand dollars dealing with the water issue and her actions are now going to cause me to have to spend even more money to correct the issues she is causing on my property.

I would call the county and see if she was supposed to do deal with permitting and drainage issues when the structure was first built. If she has any sort of liability go after her via the county. If your French drain, or her patricians are infringing on each other's property, one of you has issues. Just pull up your plot.

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(Sorry, nothing to add about neighbors or drains)

[Anonymous]

Don't blame your neighbor for your crappy construction.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don't blame your neighbor for your crappy construction.

+10000

I swear I know who OP is, and I hope I do. HAH!

[Anonymous]

OP is the type of neighbor looking for a fight. Good luck with that, OP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My neighbor installed a cement sidewalk in her back yard that is higher than my grass. As a result the water now just pools in that location on my property. Also, she installed these green partitions to prevent any random weeds from my lawn getting into hers. I believe these partitions damaged a french drain I had installed to deal with water issues (basement) I had previously because I notice it no longer seems to be draining water to the street. Finally, it looks like these partitions are installed on my property or very close to the line. If they are on my property, can I legally just pull them up? Annoyed bc I spent several thousand dollars dealing with the water issue and her actions are now going to cause me to have to spend even more money to correct the issues she is causing on my property.

Why are there weeds in your lawn?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My neighbor installed a cement sidewalk in her back yard that is higher than my grass. As a result the water now just pools in that location on my property. Also, she installed these green partitions to prevent any random weeds from my lawn getting into hers. I believe these partitions damaged a french drain I had installed to deal with water issues (basement) I had previously because I notice it no longer seems to be draining water to the street. Finally, it looks like these partitions are installed on my property or very close to the line. If they are on my property, can I legally just pull them up? Annoyed bc I spent several thousand dollars dealing with the water issue and her actions are now going to cause me to have to spend even more money to correct the issues she is causing on my property.

Why are there weeds in your lawn?

If I would be the neighbor I would sue.

[Anonymous]

You sound like a nightmare pain in the ass neighbor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You sound like a nightmare pain in the ass neighbor.

No kidding. No one likes you, OP. You are looking for a target and everyone knows it. Give it up.

If you are so put out by it, pay for a lawyer. If you can't afford it, STFU.

[Anonymous]

OMG - riparian rights are classic law school exam questions. Is that what the topic is called. . .

It's been a while, but generally, I think they can do whatever they want.

Any young lawyers want to chime in here?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My neighbor installed a cement sidewalk in her back yard that is higher than my grass. As a result the water now just pools in that location on my property. Also, she installed these green partitions to prevent any random weeds from my lawn getting into hers. I believe these partitions damaged a french drain I had installed to deal with water issues (basement) I had previously because I notice it no longer seems to be draining water to the street. Finally, it looks like these partitions are installed on my property or very close to the line. If they are on my property, can I legally just pull them up? Annoyed bc I spent several thousand dollars dealing with the water issue and her actions are now going to cause me to have to spend even more money to correct the issues she is causing on my property.

I would call the county and see if she was supposed to do deal with permitting and drainage issues when the structure was first built. If she has any sort of liability go after her via the county. If your French drain, or her patricians are infringing on each other's property, one of you has issues. Just pull up your plot.

+1 this is the approach I would take. First fund out if she did anything wrong. Then go frm there.

OP, sorry you are getting mean responses. Water can quickly cause significant damage to your home. Hope you get it rectified as quickly as possible with minimal cost or conflict.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OMG - riparian rights are classic law school exam questions. Is that what the topic is called. . .

It's been a while, but generally, I think they can do whatever they want.

Any young lawyers want to chime in here?

I don't think it's riparian rights when you are only dealing with runoff.

OP, check this out and see what rule your state follows.

http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/neighbor-disputes-over-water-damage-29724.html