harry k wrote:
On Apr 14, 5:03 am, wrote:
On Apr 13, 9:42 pm, harry k wrote:





On Apr 13, 2:58 pm, "Bob F" wrote:

HerHusband wrote:
Sure, create a swale in your own backyard because the neighbor
just ran 50 feet of pipe right up to the edge of your property
and channeled all the water from his roof into it. Maybe a nice
big drywell for the neighbors water would be helpful too.

Obviously, I don't know what kind of person the neighbor is, or
what the topography of the land is. My point was if the water
runoff occurred naturally anyway, I would rather solve the
drainage issue, than argue with the neighbor about his drain line.

How about next he starts throwing his leaves and garbage over the
fence too? I guess some folks were just made to be walked all
over and afraid to assert their own rights.

I'm not against taking legal action, I just think it should be the
last resort. I'm always amazed how many people immediately jump
to the conclusion that someone is trying to screw them over and
rush to clog the courts with lawsuits.

In my opinion, it would be a rare individual who would
intentionally direct water runoff to a neighbors property. Yes,
those types of folks are out there, but in most cases he's
probably just trying to solve issues on his own property and
didn't take the time to consider the side effects. He may not
have taken any action from the intial complaints because he
didn't "KNOW" what to do about it. Maybe he moved the pipe after
your complaints and caused problems for a different neighbor?

Instead of just complaining and blaming the neighbor, offer to
help find a workable solution for both parties. THEN if he
doesn't take action, you can pursue legal actions. Remember, you
still have to live next to this person when all is said and done.
I would make every effort to come to a peaceful solution than to
start a war that could last for years.

So when would you actually try to force him to not divert water
onto your yard. After the third offense. Fourth, fifth?

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There is nothign in the OP to indicate "multiple complaints". Yes,
some "hints" of prior problems but only one incident is mentioned.

This is nothing?

"I can't believe this is anything but intentional. In fact, he did it
a few
years ago, and even more blatantly, and halfway from front to back,
instead of the back corner. "





Her Husband is correct. Taking legal action prior to trying to
resolve it amicably is downright stupid UNLESS there is already a
neighbor/neighbor war going on.

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So show where there is "multiple complaints" in that quote.

If you follow your own advice I can see you having a lot of neighbor
problems.

And from a followup message:
"I am not interested in suing the guy. But the last time he did this little
trick I had to ask him twice to move the drain. I am tempted to go to the
city so the butthead gets the message this time."