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Maybe you could dig a trench around your house and have a moat
My parents live about two thirds up a small hill, within the first year they dug a trench maybe 3-4 inches deep on the uphill side of our property, leading down to the sidewalk. This pretty much drains all the water into the street, after a really heavy rain storm, there will be tons of dirt in the road 
We've never had a problem with lawsuits in 20 years. Maybe it helps its all college students around me.
Personally I would think if one didn’t like how the water flowed in their property it’s up to the annoyed party to fix the drainage issue.
Depending on water costs, you might want to leave your garden hose on while your at work this weekend, I’m sure that would make everything really peachy 
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Oliver
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