Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Kentucky

Re: Property floods due to drainage from neighboring property.

It is difficult to give you any answer. This is one of those situations where many facts come into play. Generally, a land owner is not responsible for the damage that the "natural" flow or drainage of water causes to the adjoining property. This is nature. If that flow is altered and damage occurs, then there is the possibility of liability. In your case, I am assuming that your property was a part of the subdivision from which the drains run. I am also assuming from the facts in your question, that the drains were in place when you purchased the property. This brings into play several other factors: (1) the principal of "buyer beware" in purchasing real estate and exceptions (2) the law concerning the drainage of water, and possibly (3) issues of fraud, neglignece, etc. This matter is something that needs to be discussed with local counsel who has acess to the real estate records as well as to the property in question.