Neighbor dug away at hillside

[aj_strait]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin

My neighbor dug away at the hillside to widen his driveway. I own the property up hill from his. He dug away probably 70 feet long and roughly 8 feet deep. Now instead of a gradual slope it is a 8 foot drop off. I am worried that my land will erode into his driveway over time or with a heavy rainfall all fall down. Another worry is that someone could walk through there and fall off the edge. We have a setback of 10 feet from the property line which I believe he is encroaching on. What or can I do.

 

[John Se]

Check if he has a permit

call you local city planning and development office and check on their permit, if required. Do they plan on building a retaining wall? Have you wandered by and said hello, friendly like, and see what information you can get from them. You can also talk to the guys doing the work.

 

[FarmerJ]

As to a possible encroachment you would have to have a boundary survey done to your property in order to find out for sure.