Legal Question in Environmental Law in New York
Illegal Ponding
A neighbor's pool is leaking hundreds of gallons of water a day, which has flooded my yard. The neighbor has been made aware of the problem and refuses to make any remedy. Is there a statute regarding illegal ponding or the flooding of my property?
Asked on 7/14/04, 1:48 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin Connolly
Kevin J. Connolly
Re: Illegal Ponding
There is no state statute that specifically addresses leaky swimming pools. There may be a town or village ordinance. More to the point, a pool that floods your property is a legal nuisance, and you can sue to abate it...potentially including filling the pool with soil and foreclosing a lien on the neighbor's property for the cost of the abatement.
Answered on 7/14/04, 1:51 pm
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