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# Practical Guide
I have a situation related to: Water runoff
The art. 689 CC establishes the principle that the owner is obliged to RECEIVE the waters that flow NATURALLY from the upper land, in particular rainwater, melting snow and uncaptured spring water. However, the owner of the upper land may NOT aggravate the legal easement…
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Applicable law articles
- CC 689 — Drainage of water — lower land
- CC 679 — Strict liability of the landowner
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