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.

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.

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.