TrueBlue1150
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As my property is at a lower elevation from property above me. The drainage water has naturally drained into my property for years.
About 7 years ago the amount of water increased due to a housing estate being built beside me. This meant the natural drainage of land was altered as the water could no longer flow through the green field site. Instead the water could only flow one direction (down hill) and onto my property.
I was unable to deal with the increased quantities and I tried to alleviate the problem by redirecting the water into another area of my property. I had hoped that the flow of water would be slowed down and perhaps naturally filter into the ground.
Unfortunately, the water found its way into some rabbit holes and into my neighbour's property. I did not think this would be a problem as the water originally entered my property from his property, but at a higher elevation.
The recent bad winters have made the situation worse due to the amount of rain fall and now I have noticed that work is being carried out next door in order to redirect the water back into my property.
Is it my responsibility to deal with the water problem as the natural course was always through my property, even though the increase quantities are now causing me problems?
About 7 years ago the amount of water increased due to a housing estate being built beside me. This meant the natural drainage of land was altered as the water could no longer flow through the green field site. Instead the water could only flow one direction (down hill) and onto my property.
I was unable to deal with the increased quantities and I tried to alleviate the problem by redirecting the water into another area of my property. I had hoped that the flow of water would be slowed down and perhaps naturally filter into the ground.
Unfortunately, the water found its way into some rabbit holes and into my neighbour's property. I did not think this would be a problem as the water originally entered my property from his property, but at a higher elevation.
The recent bad winters have made the situation worse due to the amount of rain fall and now I have noticed that work is being carried out next door in order to redirect the water back into my property.
Is it my responsibility to deal with the water problem as the natural course was always through my property, even though the increase quantities are now causing me problems?