2007-02-14 03:46:45 · 5 answers · asked by James L 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
It's not my brook!
2007-02-14 03:49:23 · update #1
It may be possible to install a culvert or ditch to divert the water once it comes onto your property, but that may be overkill. Have a contractor look at the problem and give you a couple estimates/options.
2007-02-14 04:04:06 · answer #1 · answered by functionalanarchist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must have been aware of the brook when you moved into the house. These things happen. What is it you want to do, sue the owner of the brook? Laughable. I doubt one person OWNS the brook, and what would you sue for, anyway? It's an act of nature, you'll just have to deal with the ice. Buy some salt.
2007-02-14 03:56:04 · answer #2 · answered by AzOasis8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends entirely where you live but you cannot divert or dam the brook. Most states have specific regulations regarding streams and water flow and attempting to divert the brook is almost certainly going to get you in trouble. I would consult with an attorney familar with water rights. Keep in mind depending on the stream, there might be federal statutes to deal with as well. My advice is to live with it. It will certainly cost thousands to deal with it.
2007-02-14 04:01:33 · answer #3 · answered by bsdespain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be more specific to your question... There is the ACT OF GOD judicial rulings. Like floods, rain run-off and snow bound cause and effects. Lightening striking and neighbours tree falls on your house.
Besides the money you invest to sue someone can be better spent trying to sand bag the area. That you can do without breaking the law of natural water flow law criteria.
2007-02-14 04:06:02 · answer #4 · answered by Kill_Me_Now! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe u can take mother nature to court.
2007-02-14 03:54:24 · answer #5 · answered by mj 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋