Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Utah

Retaining Wall Dispute

In May of 2002 my spouse and I moved into a home we just completed building. In April of 2003 the owner of the vacant lot next to us regraded his lot so that it is approx. 10 ft lower than ours and 5 feet lower than the property on the other side of it. He says it is now at its original grade and when we built our home, we dumped all the extra dirt onto his lot. We actually paid someone to move all the excess dirt. He says we are responsible for the cost of the retaining wall. We have no proof that he destroyed his own lot. What are our rights vs. his? Has he exceeded any time limits? He is now building on the vacant lot and I don't want to pay a bill that isn't legally mine! Thank you!


Asked on 11/21/03, 5:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Retaining Wall Dispute

You are under no obligation to pay for any of your neighbor's costs. The only way he can force you to pay is through a lawsuit. If he sues, make sure you respond.

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Answered on 11/22/03, 10:53 pm


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