How can I take action against my neighbor who constantly makes noise?
December 8, 2022 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Nina König
Dear lawyer,
I am reaching out to you as I urgently need help to take action against my neighbor who is constantly making noise. My name is Christian Lippert and I live in a multi-family house where my neighbor lives directly above me. The noise pollution caused by him has become unbearable recently. He seems to have no regard for my needs and creates loud noises on a daily basis, significantly affecting my well-being.
The situation is very stressful for me as the noise occurs not only during the day but also late at night. I have already tried to talk to my neighbor, but my requests for consideration were ignored. I feel powerless and frustrated as I do not know how to address this ongoing noise pollution.
I am concerned about my health and well-being as the noise disrupts my sleep and strains my nerves. Therefore, I kindly ask for legal advice and support to determine what options are available to me to address my neighbor's behavior. Are there legal steps I can take to end the noise pollution? How can I protect my rights as a tenant and ensure peace and quiet in my home?
I hope you can assist me in this difficult situation and look forward to your support.
Sincerely,
Christian Lippert
Dear Mr. Lippert,
Thank you for your trust and for contacting me regarding the noise disturbance caused by your neighbor. As a lawyer specializing in neighborhood law, I understand how challenging such a situation can be and will do my best to assist you.
First and foremost, it is important to know that as a tenant, you are legally protected against noise disturbance. Neighborhood disputes due to noise are among the most common conflicts between tenants. In your case, since the noise is evidently severe and affecting your well-being, you have the right to take action against it.
There are various legal steps you can take to put an end to the noise disturbance. Firstly, you should try to have a conversation with your neighbor again and express your concerns and frustrations. If this proves ineffective, you can contact your landlord and inform them of the situation. The landlord has a duty to ensure reasonable peace in the residential complex and may be able to take action against the disruptive neighbor.
If this also does not bring a resolution, as a last resort, you can take legal action. You can issue a warning to your neighbor or even apply for a temporary restraining order to stop the noise disturbance. In serious cases, a rent reduction may even be considered if the situation becomes unbearable.
It is important that you document all steps and gather evidence to strengthen your position. Note down the exact times and nature of the noise as well as all attempts to encourage the neighbor to be considerate. The more evidence you have, the better you can protect your rights as a tenant.
I am here to support you and assist you in enforcing your rights. Please do not hesitate to contact me to schedule a consultation for a detailed discussion of your situation.
Sincerely,
Nina König, Lawyer
