The comparison of the damage to your property versus the increased use or value of your neighbor s property.
Water leak neighbours property.
Common enemy rule this rule was derived from english common law and treats rainwater and other natural sources of water as a common enemy to all landowners.
Repeated leaks from a neighbour s flat.
Rebecca clapham head of household products at direct line explains what you need to know and do if your home is damaged by a water leak originating from your neighbour s property.
For example a problem with your neighbour s washing machine causes it to leak into your home when used and your neighbour fails to get it.
If your neighbor acts unreasonably or carelessly with water on his own property in a way that causes water damage to your property you can sue for compensation for your losses and also ask the court to order the neighbor to stop the action.
Neighbor disputes can crop up due to a number of issues but water damage issues due to the landscape of a neighbor s property or naturally occurring condition are some of the most common.
If you re having problems with repeated leaks or floods because of something that a neighbour is doing or not doing you may have to take direct action against them.
Under this rule followed by many states each landowner is expected to.