My neighbour's drainage is flooding my land - can I stop him?

Drainage is one of the most common areas of dispute between landowners – but the law in this area isn’t straightforward, writes rural solicitor Karen Walsh.

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Dear Karen,

I’m looking for some advice. My neighbour has redirected water into our field, without permission, causing the field to become swamp-like.

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