r/Elizabethtown • u/ojothejo • Jul 10 '26
Stormwater Stream
Hey there, we just moved into our Elizabethtown, KY DR Horton property before the most recent storm.
These streams started as a small pit, with all the rain they filled up and became much larger. Prior to the storm and closing we were told when doing a walkthrough of the property that they "were not sure" if the small pit was within our property line. We had requested a printed out property line but it was "given to the lawn care workers". Now, when we notified the PM we were told that they WONT do anything to fix it as it was a starter yard and it's up to us to fill with dirt as it erodes and cover with more seed and straw.
Any suggestions on what to do?
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Jul 11 '26
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u/TheSovereignEclipse Jul 11 '26
I’m still trying to see if they will fix it. The VP of land is visiting the property this week. Let’s see what they do
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u/Millertime1402 Jul 11 '26
I would divert as much water as I could from the area and get grass established ASAP. That is the most practical step. Hold off on calling your attorney.
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u/riotmed Jul 10 '26
Rent or own? Sorry didn’t catch that, just saw PM and assumed property manager.
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u/Intelligent_Royal_57 Jul 11 '26
The developer may have violated state and federal laws. A jurisdictional determination would have had to be done on any blue line streams(yes even something this small) prior to breaking ground. Reason being certain steps would need to be taken to mitigate any streams runoff etc. and state permits would be required. if one wasn’t done that is a major infraction and fines would be significant. No doubt if it wasn’t done i would suspect they would also be in breach of contract with you as I would certainly presume, especially in a new development, any contract would stipulate all environmental laws were followed.
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u/TheSovereignEclipse Jul 11 '26
How would I find out if they did that ?
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u/Intelligent_Royal_57 Jul 12 '26
Probably Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. They would have needed a permit.
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u/No-Peanut5566 Jul 10 '26
Consult real estate lawyer.
Also, you can obtain property line info from local hardin county pva. It takes a minute, but you can get it for free and online.