[pushkins]

Install a simple drain,
Dig a trench along the side of the house 6" - 12" from the wall (not up against it) 12" deep make sure the trench is heading downhill and away from the house , remember you only need 1/4" / foot drop for correct drainage. in the bottom of the trench place drainage gravel (about 2" deep) then put perforated corrigated pipe with a silt sock on it then back fill with drainage gravel again up to 10" then soil and grass the remaining 2". The water wll be attracted to the drain line and be sent along it's merry way away from the basement wall.

For cheap and fast you can just dig the trench 10" deep lay the pipe and back fill with soil and grass on top. (this is not the best way as years down the track the pipe's perforations may become blocked with soil)


(although regrading your neighbors entire yard the next time they are out would be an amusing thing to do...lol)