Can neighbors spray pesticides on my land?

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Neighbors have been told not to spray pesticides on our land. They ignore our requests. What is the law and remedy for this in WA state? What steps do we need to take to document and enforce legal action?

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Jeremey Dobbins ·
Jeremey Donn Dobbins 5 stars 3 reviews Rating: 6.2 Real Estate Attorney in Olympia, WA Reveal number tel: (360) 534-9183 Private message Call Message Profile Posted on May 10, 2018 If you want immediate results, you could look into getting a restraining order put in place against them. If you want to claim damages for trespass, nuisance, negligence, etc., then you will need to file a civil suit. If you can prove damages, then WA law allows for treble damages for damages to property and an award of attorneys fees. You should make all documentation you can to make it clear what is going on. You should not communicate by phone, but should have everything in writing b/c it is easier to prove later what was said. Keep a log, keep receipts to the extent you've had to pay for decontamination. If it impacts your health, you should begin documenting that with your physician. More 1 found this answer helpful found this helpful | 0 lawyers agree | Voted as Most Helpful Undo Vote Helpful Undo Unhelpful Undo 0 comments
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Fred Isquith ·
Fred T Isquith 4.7222222222222 stars 54 reviews Rating: 10 Litigation Lawyer in New York, NY Reveal number tel: (212) 223-3900 Private message Call Message Profile Posted on May 10, 2018 Moy supposed to. It Tinos hard to avoid if they are spraying their adjacent land More 0 found this answer helpful found this helpful | 0 lawyers agree Undo Vote Helpful Undo Unhelpful Undo 0 comments
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