Environmental
A Rhode Island property owner builds a retaining wall that inadvertently blocks stormwater drainage, causing flooding on an adjacent property. This could create liability under:
ARhode Island license law
BNuisance and/or negligence theories of tort law✓ Correct
CCRMC coastal development regulations
DFederal CERCLA liability
Explanation
Blocking natural drainage and causing flooding on a neighboring property can give rise to private nuisance and/or negligence claims. Property owners have obligations not to unreasonably interfere with others' use and enjoyment of their land.
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