I have several concerns about water that is coming from my neighbor's house/property. This house was built approx. 5-6 years ago on an empty lot that was next to my house. I think the house is built on an underground stream because when the builders where digging out the basement, they hit water and it looked like they were building an in ground pool. I have also noticed that in between rains, their concrete foundation is always wet. The house was built very close to the property line, probably within 7-10'. The front and side of the house is graded to where water runs onto my property (my house has a minimal grade). And to top things off my neighbor has some sort of sump pump/down spout setup (they are tied together) that when there is heavy rain, water gushes out of it and therefore my lawn is flooded. This has caused the soil in my front yard as well as my side yard to erode to where the roots of these trees are now exposed. This wasn't a problem before and I can't even grow new grass seed there because of this. I worry that with heavy rains, and high winds (like we have experienced this past weekend) it could cause one of these large trees to fall onto my house. I'm not sure if I should put out the money for a retaining wall, to bring in topsoil or what. All of this excess water is also bringing water into my basement.
What do I do about this?? I’ve contacted my township’s zoning office and I’m waiting for a response. I have not yet spoke with my neighbor about this. I really would like to avoid an argument with them because other than this they are awesome people.
2007-04-16 04:07:30 · 5 answers · asked by honeybaby729 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would talk to your neighbor and voice any concerns you may have with the current situation, he might surprise you and do everything he can to work it out with you. If not you should start documenting the water problem by taking photos of your property and his for a lawyer to look at. This is a civil matter that involves civil law so you will need a lawyer if things go bad. Good luck
2007-04-16 05:19:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
An "awesome" neighbor would understand the problems he is causing. I would speak to him about it. Perhaps he can reroute the sump lines in another direction. Most areas do not allow one neighbor to create damage problems for another.
2007-04-16 04:14:11 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really should seek legal advice on this...you are obviously being screwed.
2007-04-16 04:15:32 · answer #3 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to the home assoaation
2007-04-16 04:32:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know hoe you feel i have the same problem
2007-04-16 04:28:09 · answer #5 · answered by lovepets 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋