Water Drainage going through the backyard

What is the name of your state?NJ

I am buying a house in a new development. The sales representative told me that the land behind my lot belongs to a private person and because of that they will have to construct a soak pit which will 40 feet by 5 feet and 2 feet below the ground in our backyard. This would be used for the rainwater drainage. I wanted to know if this would cause any problems for me in the future or I should not worry about it. If the pipe breaks will I be responsible for fixing it and its maintenance. Can it cause flooding in the basement? They also said that I want be able to put a swimming pool in my backyard which I don't really want. I would really appreciate any advice.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by new_buyer

What is the name of your state?NJ

I am buying a house in a new development. The sales representative told me that the land behind my lot belongs to a private person and because of that they will have to construct a soak pit which will 40 feet by 5 feet and 2 feet below the ground in our backyard. This would be used for the rainwater drainage. I wanted to know if this would cause any problems for me in the future or I should not worry about it. If the pipe breaks will I be responsible for fixing it and its maintenance. Can it cause flooding in the basement? They also said that I want be able to put a swimming pool in my backyard which I don't really want. I would really appreciate any advice.

Thanks.

I have no legal advice for this. However, a similar problem exists in my back yard. It effects me and the neighbors or either side of my property. The builder constructed a soak pit and put gravel and piping in a trench which was covered with soil and planted with grass. We have never had a problem with flooding however, during heavy rains, we do have a stream that runs through the back yard. The back yard is totally usable except for right after heavy rains. I think that if the corrective measures are done properly, you should be okay.