What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
A pond is located on approx. 1/4 of my property and 3/4 of the pond is located on my neighbors property. The dam is also located on the neighbors property. The pond is located within the city limits.
Due to changes in the weather and the ever changing terrain the pond now floods my property anytime it rains. The neighbor says that it is too bad as the pond has always been there.
Do I have any rights over the maintenance of this pond since part of it is located on my property? I would like to put in an adequate spillway.
Due to the ever standing water my septic system is not working properly. The lateral lines stay underwater for weeks at a time. I am sure my sewage must be leeching into the water which is not good for our environment and illegal.
I am also concerned about legal liablility if someone was to drown. Neighbor now has a boat, sitting unlocked, on the shore for anyone to have access to. Neighbor says if someone drowns we are both liable.
What are my options? Thank you in advance for any and all advice.
A pond is located on approx. 1/4 of my property and 3/4 of the pond is located on my neighbors property. The dam is also located on the neighbors property. The pond is located within the city limits.
Due to changes in the weather and the ever changing terrain the pond now floods my property anytime it rains. The neighbor says that it is too bad as the pond has always been there.
Do I have any rights over the maintenance of this pond since part of it is located on my property? I would like to put in an adequate spillway.
Due to the ever standing water my septic system is not working properly. The lateral lines stay underwater for weeks at a time. I am sure my sewage must be leeching into the water which is not good for our environment and illegal.
I am also concerned about legal liablility if someone was to drown. Neighbor now has a boat, sitting unlocked, on the shore for anyone to have access to. Neighbor says if someone drowns we are both liable.
What are my options? Thank you in advance for any and all advice.