A neighbour has built a carport at the end of our driveway which we share with one other. not him. He wants to make a hole in the fence to put the downpipe through so it drains into a drain on our driveway. Can we just say 'no' or is it permissible for him to do this? Your thoughts , please.
androth2,
Jan 5, 11:52am
I have had this issue ,its not legal and you could block it off anytime
gaimon,
Jan 5, 12:53pm
Thank you. Would he need Council consent to do this?
jmma,
Jan 5, 12:53pm
Just a thought, Is it a big problem for you?
gaimon,
Jan 5, 3:04pm
Not so much a problem, unless ithe drain blocked and then who is responsible, remembering it will be on our side. Also, it will be an eyesore, considering it's a long powder coated iron fence.
boby11,
Jan 5, 4:13pm
The property owner can move on and the next one could pipe all sorts of things into the drain, like emptying pools,fishponds, overflows from garden. Its you and the other driveway users responsibility to clear blockages.
gaimon,
Jan 5, 4:36pm
Thanks all for your feedback. Interesting! It does make things a bit clearer.
tigger8,
Jan 6, 7:29am
Check with your council. I think you will find it is illegal to drain water onto your neighbours property.
supernova2,
Jan 6, 10:58am
Exactly correct.
gaimon,
Jan 6, 1:58pm
Thankyou. I did think that.
tweake,
Jan 17, 10:11am
yes, i know of a law suit over it. neighbor diverted a drain over to the neighbors and it caused failure of their retaining wall. $$$$
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