Is My Neighbor Legally Allowed To Use My Septic and Water?


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My ex owns the house next door and is using my septic and water; this is overloading the system. What can I do?

You need to check the property records to see what rights, if any, the neighboring property has to use the septic and water. That will let you know what you can and can’t do in that regard.