Shared Well Water Dispute

Summary

In Kentucky, without a signed agreement, you are generally not required to provide water to neighbors. However, a longstanding practice or verbal agreement might influence a courts decision. Document all interactions and consider negotiating a new agreement. If neighbors refuse to cooperate, involving a mediator or legal professional might be beneficial.

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i have a shared well on my property along with the pump that pumps water to my neighbors, no signed agreement between us do i have to supply them water? they refuse to pay any cost towards elecris to pump it or repairs
Hello ****,
In Kentucky, without a signed agreement, you're generally not required to provide water to your neighbors. However, if a previous owner agreed to this, it could affect your situation. Could you confirm if there were any verbal agreements or past practices in this regard?
previous owner was myself and my mom she has since passed we did have a agreement with previous owner of the neighbors house he never paid either so basically for 10 years we have been providing free water and electric to them new owners are previous owners niece
In Kentucky, the law usually favors written agreements. However, a longstanding practice might influence a court's decision. Consider:
- Consult with a local real estate attorney.
- Document your interactions.
- If feasible, negotiate a new agreement with the new owners.
o.k thank we have tried to talk with them about , they have the attitude of show us a water bill lol
It seems like a challenging situation, ****. If the neighbors continue to refuse to pay, it might be time to involve a mediator or legal professional. In Kentucky, a verbal agreement might be enforceable, but it's typically harder to prove.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you need more help or any legal information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Good luck with your situation!
Thank you
Hello ****,
Based on our chat, here are the key points:
- In Kentucky, no obligation exists to supply water to neighbors without an agreement.
- A verbal agreement or past practice might influence court decisions.
- Document all interactions and consider negotiating a new agreement.
- If neighbors refuse to cooperate, involving a mediator or legal professional might be beneficial.
If you need more help, feel free to ask!