Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
What do you do when your neighbors water drains into your backyard, and the REFU
The next door neighbors water is draining into our backyard. I have contacted the local water district, the Refuse to get involved. I am ready to take him to Court. I have taken pictures, talked to him atleast 4 times on this. But he does nothing, while our backyard has 6 inches of standing water in it. Help ?
Asked on 7/04/01, 2:56 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ronald Mahurin
Law Offices of Ronald Glenn Mahurin
what are the local statutes
In some counties, the common enemy doctrine applies. In other words, it is your tough luck that your neighbor's water drains onto your land. However, in most municipalities, you can address the issue with local authoritis if your neighbor has done something to cause the problem.
Answered on 7/05/01, 10:29 pm
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