New Hampshire Warning Notice Due to Complaint from 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).The person you're suing is either creating the noise or is the landlord and therefore responsible. Your enjoyment of your home is affected.

Call the copsThe LAPD suggests that noise complaints, from loud TVs to awful parties, are best dealt with by your local police station. Call them at (877) ASK-LAPD (275-5273). Do not call 911. If your neighbor complaint is more of the barking dog variety, try the city's Animal Care and Control Department.

The short answer is, yes, you can sue your neighbors. However, as with any claim for damages, you must prove that the Defendant's conduct, actions or inaction directly or indirectly caused injury to you.

Get to know each other. Head off problems before they're problems. Document the problem. Talk it out. Look for advice or solace online. Check with other neighbors. See if anyone else will side with you. Talk to a lawyer.

Neighbor harassment can take many forms, including: Derogatory or offensive comments about sexual orientation, your nation of origin, or other discriminatory factors. Calling law enforcement on you repeatedly or for small things. Repeatedly playing loud music during city "quiet hours" or after you have asked them to

Keep a record of what you say and how they reply. Get proof the best option is to take a photo or video of the object of complaint in case they claim something else happened. You can always try to reach a compromise.

Explain that you are making a complaint. Relate what the complaint is actually about and make sure to include the specific details about the complaint, especially an account of the event. Inform the management of what you wish to be done regarding the complaint that you are making. End on a positive tone.

Noise that is unreasonable is: Loud noise after 11pm and before 7am. Loud music and other household noise at an inappropriate volume at any time.

Communicate with Your Neighbor. Directly inform your neighbor of the issue. Chances are, your neighbor will be willing to make changes or compromise. Make a Compromise. Speaking of compromises make them. Understand Unreasonable and Excessive. Know your stuff.