Contact the local code enforcement (city or county, depending on whether you live within the city limits or in an unincorporated part of the county).

The law in Georgia protects property owners who are harmed by alterations in the flow of storm water. The courts have explained the rule as...

Georgia has good laws to protect property owners who are harmed by alterations in the flow of storm water. As the Court of Appeals of Georgia has...

The local government has authority to seek a court order compelling removal of the house from the setback (or removal of the whole house since it...

What can I do?

Assuming the survey is correct, you have a claim for trespass and can file a lawsuit to recover compensation for the damage to your property. Apart...

I recommend speaking with your neighbor and letting them know this is the first time you've heard about this but you want to get it resolved....

The judge found there were no factual disputes that needed to be decided by a jury. The judge applied the law to what he or she perceived to be the...

What can I do to make sure runoff water does not come across my property from new construction?

Georgia has good laws to protect property owners who are harmed by alterations in the flow of storm water. As the Court of Appeals of Georgia has...

You can let the neighbor know the alteration is causing a problem and ask them to restore the drainage to its prior condition. If the neighbor...