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Old 08-26-2017, 10:42 PM
 
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So, Hurricane Harvey has hit the area, and there is widespread flood warnings. We've received a significant amount of rain, and have some water standing in our backyard, but we are ok as of now. Our next door neighbor saw my husband out front and said that water is rising in his backyard. He wanted to make sure our French drain is clear. (It is- of course we made sure it is clear of debris when the storm was approaching.) A little while ago, we went outside to check everything, and our neighbor has run a hose to drain his backyard over the fence into our yard! Is this legal? I threw the hose back over the fence once, only to see it replaced later.
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Old 08-26-2017, 11:34 PM
 
Location: Tricity, PL
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After his inquiry he should politely ask your permission, but if your yard is draining good and his house looks like going to get flooded, be a good neighbor and help a person in need.
Tell him to grade his yard or install proper drainage, and get ready for a next big rainfall. If he doesn't, next time his yard gets flooded, and he try to redirect his water into your yard, threw his hose back ....

http://www.hop-law.com/has-a-neighbo...w-your-rights/

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Old 08-27-2017, 12:16 AM
 
Location: Atlanta's Castleberry Hill
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I just don't see how this can be wise if several more days of rain is expected. Yes be a good neighbor, but you are not responsible for your neighbor lack of preparedness if it puts your own property at risk eventually. I would offer them the choice to come over to your home for shelter, but why risk both homes flooding.
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Old 08-27-2017, 02:03 AM
 
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We probably have MORE water in our yard than he does right now. It has flooded our shed, and about 1-2 inches from the siding on the garage. He has a pool and doesn't want ground water contaminating it, though I think the rainwater will do enough disruption alone.
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Old 08-27-2017, 02:23 AM
 
Location: Tricity, PL
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If his water is causing damage to your yard and property, you need to let him know, and he has to stop redirecting the water from his yard.
Make sure you are serious, and let him know that you will take a civil action against him. Take pictures of the hose, the water flow, and document damage.
Please review the link above and let him know about the Texas Water Codes and Laws.
However it would be difficult to prove the extend of his input during a torrential rain caused by hurricane.

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Old 08-27-2017, 02:25 AM
 
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Yeah, I don't know what's going on in his head, but I don't think you should be subject to it--that sounds like an awful situation.
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Old 08-27-2017, 02:37 AM
 
Location: Tricity, PL
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Is that a recently build community? What about HOA?
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Old 08-27-2017, 05:58 AM
 
Location: Wonderland
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How are you this morning, OP? Things are looking terrible in Houston.
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Old 08-27-2017, 07:40 AM
 
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We have a break from the torrential rain- just drizzling right now. It is allowing the standing water in our yard to drain a bit. The creek .5 mile from our home is out of its bank, so the street isn't draining well now. It was to my knees when I checked drains last night. Grateful we still have power so far.
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Old 08-27-2017, 12:01 PM
 
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Take lots of pictures so you can sue him for any and all flood damage to your home. Seriously though, why would people do that? Not very neighborly.
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