Where can I make a complaint about my neighbour?

You can contact the Housing Ombudsman Service at www.housing-ombudsman.org.uk/ by telephone on 0300 111 3000, or by email at [email protected] The Citizens Advice website explains the options you have to pursue a neighbour nuisance complaint: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/problems-where-you-live/neighbour-disputes

What is a nuisance complaint against a neighbor?

Some are careful to stay within legal limits, despite being persistent and harassing. Nuisance complaints — such as if your neighbor refuses to mow their lawn or leaves garbage outside but not in proper receptacles. This may also be a neighbor who continuously blocks doorways while smoking.

What kind of neighbors complain about indoor cats?

While most neighbors’ complaints are about outdoor cats, some are about indoor ones. The complaints tend to be from neighbors in apartment buildings. For example, one forum post told about a downstairs neighbor who complained about cat noise, specifically, “ cat paws running back and forth.”

When do councils have to deal with noise complaints?

Statutory noise nuisance laws don’t apply to noise from: Councils can decide what level of service they provide to deal with noise complaints, for example, whether to have officers on call at night. Councils can investigate complaints of statutory nuisance to tackle noise produced at any time of day or night.

How to deal with neighbors that complain about you?

Ask Neighbors About the Details of the Recent Complaint If the person next door or the landlord has a complaint about your behavior, you should ask them for details. For instance, ask for the date and time when the issue occurred and how it affected them. Sometimes, a neighbor will knock on your door and complain directly to you.

What did the neighbor on the back complain about?

The neighbor on the back previously complained about the dust caused by the jackhammer (from demoing the concrete base) but was appeased when it turned out that she merely wanted to informed beforehand to ensure that her laundry (which was on the clothesline) won’t get dirty in the process.

What happens if your neighbor calls to complain about your yard?

If your yard becomes a cluttered eyesore, don’t be surprised when the neighbors call and complain. You may receive a warning, or you may receive a fine, but either way, you’ll have to clean it up.

Who are the Bad Neighbors in your neighborhood?

So a bad neighbor is anyone who lives next door (or next floor) and gets on your nerves regularly by doing something that’s not particularly illegal but exceptionally annoying. If it becomes uncomfortable for you to stay at home, chances are good it’s a bad neighbor to blame.