What can I do about a noisy neighbor?
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What can I do about a noisy neighbor?
They just moved in a throw loud parties and run machinery at all hours.
Asked on December 30, 2018 under Real Estate Law, New York
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You can sue your neighbor for nuisance which is an unreasonable interference with your use and enjoyment of your property.
Damages (monetary compensation) would be an inadequate remedy because of multiplicity of lawsuits due to the continuation of the noise, and because land is unique.
Therefore, since damages are inadequate, the appropriate remedy is an injunction to stop the noise or at least limit it to certain hours.
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