Can you complain about loud footsteps?

Answer: The short answer is no, you don’t have to tolerate it. You definitely don’t have to put up with it, because section 153 of the strata act talks about creating a nuisance. Another resident can create a nuisance that interferes with the peaceful enjoyment of another lot.

Can I sue noisy neighbors?

If your neighbor keeps disturbing you, you can sue, and ask the court for money damages or to order the neighbor to stop the noise (“abate the nuisance,” in legal terms). For money damages alone, you can use small claims court. And suing in small claims court is easy, inexpensive, and doesn’t require a lawyer.

Do I call the police for a noise complaint UK?

If the dispute involves a statutory nuisance (something like loud music or barking dogs), you can make a complaint to your local council. Contact the police if your neighbour is breaking the law by being violent or harassing you. As a last resort you can take legal action through the courts.

Is there legal way to stop noisy neighbor?

As you can see there are a variety of legal avenues through which you may address disputes with a noisy neighbor. Part of the problem with noise in the neighborhood is that many people feel that it’s their own right to be as loud as they want to be in their homes or yards. It is common for a neighbor not to respond to an initial complaint.

How to get revenge on a noisy neighbor?

Rub some salt to the wound by blowing the leaves next using the loudest leaf blower that you can find. Fix the fence too while you’re at it and bring out the chainsaws. If you have a noisy neighbor who has an affinity for music then this revenge is for them. Since they like music so much, surely they won’t have a problem with this- or will they?

Are there any noisy neighbors in the world?

No matter where you are in the world, there seems to be one constant thing: noisy neighbors. It doesn’t matter if you live in an apartment or in a townhouse, there will always be one (or more)upstairs neighbor or next-door neighbor that will make unnecessary loud noises at any given time.

When to call the cops on a noisy neighbour?

Call the cops if there’s a loud party going on or if there is a band playing at all hours of the night. It is integral that the cops be called only in situations where the noise will still be going on at the time of their arrival. If not, contact 311 or your local non-emergency line, for non-emergency noise complaint situations.

What is the recourse against a noisy neighbor?

At common law, a leaseholder is entitled to “quiet enjoyment” of the property. If you ask your landlord to do something about the noise levels and he or she fails to do so you may have legal recourse against the landlord. The most likely remedy for breaching the covenant of quiet enjoyment is early termination of the lease.

What can I do if my Neighbor is making too much noise?

Some of the more common remedies for the problem are: Monetary Damages: Your neighbor may have to pay a fine if they have violated a local noise ordinance. Injunction: An injunction is basically a court order that instructs your neighbor to stop making the loud noises or to stop playing music too loudly.

How to complain about noisy neighbors without being a jerk?

1 Talk to them. Your neighbors may be loud, but they are (probably) not mind readers. 2 Suggest a plan and/or compromise. 3 Come up with possible solutions. 4 Give your neighbors a warning. 5 Talk to your landlord, management company, or HOA. 6 As a last resort, contact the police.