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Art. 689 Schweizerisches Zivilgesetzbuch (ZGB)
ZGB; Erste Abteilung: Das Eigentum; Neunzehnter Titel: Das Grundeigentum; Zweiter Abschnitt: Inhalt und Beschränkung des Grundeigentums; B. Beschränkungen; III. Nachbarrecht; 4. Wasserablauf
Art. 689 ZGB
Jeder Grundeigentümer ist verpflichtet, das Wasser, das von dem oberhalb liegenden Grundstück natürlicherweise abfliesst, aufzunehmen, wie namentlich Regenwasser, Schneeschmelze und Wasser von Quellen, die nicht gefasst sind.
Keiner darf den natürlichen Ablauf zum Schaden des Nachbarn verändern.
Das für das untere Grundstück nötige Abwasser darf diesem nur insoweit entzogen werden, als es für das obere Grundstück unentbehrlich ist.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (11)
AGVE.2005.91 · ag (Art. 689 Abs. 1 und Abs. 2 ZGB)
Rainwater Drainage Assessment Perimeter Upheld
Cited to explain the principle of accepting naturally flowing water and the limitations on this obligation, which are analogous to the considerations for including properties in the clean water drainage system.
11.2022.127 · ti (art. 689 CC)
Water Runoff Remediation Claim Not Barred by Res Judicata Due to Substantively Different Relief Sought
Cited in consideration 5 to characterize the underlying legal issue as the cessation of a nuisance related to water drainage.
AC.2018.0403 · vd (art. 689 CC)
Appeal Against Building Permit Due to Unsafe Vehicle Access Gradient and Visibility
Cited in the reasoning when dismissing the claim regarding water runoff due to the availability of private law remedies.
HC.2013.781 · vd (Art. 689 CC)
Lower Property Owner v. Higher Property Owner (Natural Water Flow Dispute)
The court confirmed the first instance ruling based on this article, finding that the water flow was natural, which justified rejecting the appeal regarding the obligation to take measures.
VB.2010.00190 · zh (Art. 689 ZGB)
Co-Owners' Appeal on Unilateral Construction Dismissed for Lack of Standing
The court decision refers to the rights of co-owners, impacting the appellants' standing.
AGVE.2005.91 · ag (Art. 689 Abs. 1 und 2 ZGB)
Development Contributions for Rainwater Drainage Systems and Future Economic Advantage
Applied to address the landowner's obligation to accept naturally flowing water and the limits of this obligation when artificial changes cause unreasonable burdens or damage.
AC.2004.0045 · vd (art. 689 CC)
Neighbor v. Municipality: Annulment of Landscaping Permit Due to Aesthetic Violation
Cited as the private law remedy whose existence makes the appeal concerning the modification of groundwater flow inadmissible.
BRKE.II.Nr.0079.200 · zh (Art. 689 Abs. 1 ZGB)
Property Owner v. Building Authority: Drainage Conditions for Garage Extension and Shed
Establishes the obligation of a property owner to accept naturally flowing unpolluted water from an upper property.
BRKE.II.Nr.0079.200 · zh (Art. 689 Abs. 2 ZGB)
Property Owner v. Building Authority: Drainage Conditions for Garage Extension and Shed
Limits the obligation to accept natural water flow when artificial changes cause unreasonable harm or damage to the lower property owner.
AC.1991.0252 · vd (art. 689 CC)
Property Owner Appeal of Soakaway Authorization Due to Procedural and Hydrogeological Concerns
Cited in the reasoning as the relevant private law provision regarding the modification of the natural flow of water, which remains reserved.
VB.2010.00190 · zh (Art. 689 ZGB)
Co-Owners' Lack of Standing in Building Permit Appeal
The court referenced this article in relation to the lack of standing for co-owners seeking to enforce private property rights through administrative channels.