An Australian homeowner said water from an uphill neighbour's blocked drainage pipe flooded his backyard and pool; a court awarded A$99,382 in damages, and a 2026 appeals court upheld the ruling and repair order
- An Australian homeowner has won a long legal battle against his uphill neighbour after faulty drainage repeatedly sent water into his backyard and damaged his swimming pool.
- The New South Wales Court of Appeal upheld a district court ruling that found the owners of the higher property responsible for the damage.
- The court ordered them to pay A$99,382.01 (£51,200) in compensation and complete repairs to fix their stormwater drainage system.
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- An Australian homeowner has won a long legal battle against his uphill neighbour after faulty drainage repeatedly sent water into his backyard and damaged his swimming pool.
- The New South Wales Court of Appeal upheld a district court ruling that found the owners of the higher property responsible for the damage.
- The court ordered them to pay A$99,382.01 (£51,200) in compensation and complete repairs to fix their stormwater drainage system.
Sources: Times of India