What is the name of your state? Virginia
I have lived in my house since 1987 with no problems. I live on a private road which has a drainage pipe under it. In 1995, a new subdivision was built directly across the private road. A few years ago, a new neighbor--who also speaks only selective english-- decided to partially obstruct the pipe to prevent storm water from draining onto his property (he is lower than I am). As a result, my property frequently floods. Now my septic system, adjacent to the flooded property, is waterlogged and since last week getting the system pumped has cost me $825. Even with that, the system is again waterlogged since we just got more rain. I've contacted the county, but am being told that it's a civil matter since there is no easement. They suggested busting the pipe open ourselves, but we've done that before and he just puts it back. Isn't there a law somewhere about obstructing drainage? I've searched codes and the internet and can find nothing meaningful (to me at least). Help!
I have lived in my house since 1987 with no problems. I live on a private road which has a drainage pipe under it. In 1995, a new subdivision was built directly across the private road. A few years ago, a new neighbor--who also speaks only selective english-- decided to partially obstruct the pipe to prevent storm water from draining onto his property (he is lower than I am). As a result, my property frequently floods. Now my septic system, adjacent to the flooded property, is waterlogged and since last week getting the system pumped has cost me $825. Even with that, the system is again waterlogged since we just got more rain. I've contacted the county, but am being told that it's a civil matter since there is no easement. They suggested busting the pipe open ourselves, but we've done that before and he just puts it back. Isn't there a law somewhere about obstructing drainage? I've searched codes and the internet and can find nothing meaningful (to me at least). Help!