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Can my neighbours drain onto my land?


Individual landowners are responsible for the drainage of their own land. This includes accepting and dealing with natural flows from adjacent higher land.

It is not an offence to let water run off onto nearby land unless the flow has been artificially concentrated in a particular place. We do not become involved in private disputes of this nature. If you have problems you may need private legal advice.


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