The Town Road has washed out my driveway and exposed the cement pillars to the side door deck. When I go into the driveway the car muffler hits. My Mother-In-Law broke her foot getting off the bottom step of the deck into the ravine caused by the water running off the Town Road.They have been putting gravel down from the Rd. to the steps but it keeps washing into the back yard. When the house was built it was up to grade. They said we need to get it up to grade again, but it will only wash out again, due to the Town Rd. They do not want to fix it. Is the Town responsible to fix this problem?
2006-06-07 10:07:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Wow, that's a tough one. I'd say that the town is responsible since they are the cause of the big mess but then again, it IS the state of MA and they will do anything to get around a legal loophole. I know, my dad used to work for the state! I'd say check with the city hall and see what they say. If that doesn't help, maybe think about getting a lawyer involved. Either way, I wish you lots of luck! :)
2006-06-07 10:14:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Contact your homeowners insurance and try to claim it, but it may be excluded due to "an act of nature/god" or it may be covered but the Town is not responsible for run off of water unless it was a Town pipe that broke.
2006-06-07 17:12:37 · answer #2 · answered by distalbicept 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. its called an act of god. You need to fix it yourself. I suggest raising your land above the level of the road
2006-06-07 17:10:56 · answer #3 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋