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Old 08-15-2007, 01:43 AM
Ina R Ina R is offline
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Default Town Rd. in Massachusetts washed out and damaged landscape of property.?

The Town Road has washed out my driveway and exposed the cement pillars to the side door deck. When I go into the driveway the car muffler hits. My Mother-In-Law broke her foot getting off the bottom step of the deck into the ravine caused by the water running off the Town Road.They have been putting gravel down from the Rd. to the steps but it keeps washing into the back yard. When the house was built it was up to grade. They said we need to get it up to grade again, but it will only wash out again, due to the Town Rd. They do not want to fix it. Is the Town responsible to fix this problem?
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Old 08-15-2007, 01:43 AM
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Wow, that's a tough one. I'd say that the town is responsible since they are the cause of the big mess but then again, it IS the state of MA and they will do anything to get around a legal loophole. I know, my dad used to work for the state! I'd say check with the city hall and see what they say. If that doesn't help, maybe think about getting a lawyer involved. Either way, I wish you lots of luck!
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Old 08-15-2007, 01:45 AM
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No. Contact your homeowners insurance and try to claim it, but it may be excluded due to "an act of nature/god" or it may be covered but the Town is not responsible for run off of water unless it was a Town pipe that broke.
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Old 08-15-2007, 01:51 AM
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nope. its called an act of god. You need to fix it yourself. I suggest raising your land above the level of the road
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