Can my neighbor sue me for making noise? Rules and regulations to consider

Noisy neighbors can be a real nightmare. But what if that noisy neighbor is you?

Noise from neighbors is one of the most common problems reported to the police and local authorities in the UK.

While occasional disturbances are not a big deal, persistent, unreasonable noise can make living nearby a nightmare.

Making too much noise may result in fines or even a neighbor being sued.

What site am I responsible for in the UK?

So if you are concerned that you may be sued by your neighbor, here are some rules and regulations to consider.

Can my neighbor sue me for excessive noise?

The short answer is yes, your neighbor can sue you for excessive noise.

Hodge Jones & Allen attorneys stated: “Any private individual whose right to use land has been impaired by the actions (or inaction) of neighbors may bring a nuisance claim against tenants of the property.

“Successful action may result in mitigation (reduction/reduction) of nuisance, compensation or injunction.”

According to your lawyer, the judge will have to be satisfied that the noise your neighbor is complaining about constitutes a “statutory nuisance.”

They then have the right to order the reduction of noise nuisance and pay compensation.

If the nuisance is not abated, it could be considered a crime.

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When considering whether noise constitutes a statutory nuisance, there are two issues to consider – see what they are below. (Photo: Getty Images)

What does bothersome noise mean?

Hodge Jones & Allen stated: “Noise nuisance is unreasonable sound that affects others.”

Although there is no established level of noise that constitutes a statutory nuisance, it will be considered as such if it meets the following criteria:

According to the lawyers at Hodge Jones & Allen, the decision on whether noise is a statutory nuisance is based on what an “ordinary person” would consider acceptable.

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Local authorities usually deal with complaints about noise that is considered a ‘statutory nuisance’.

Hodge Jones & Allen added: “If they consider that a statutory nuisance is taking place, has happened or will happen in the future, local governments must provide a notice of fee reductions (usually to the responsible person).”

Breaching this warning may result in a fine.

If the local government does not want to proceed with the matter or your neighbor does not want to involve it, they can take the matter to court at this point.