Category: Neighbour Disputes
How to Deal with Noise Complaints: Your Rights and Legal Options
Understanding Noise Complaints and Your Rights Noise complaints arise when sounds from a property or individual disrupt the peace, comfort, or health of others nearby. In the UK, not all noise is treated equally – what counts as “unacceptable” depends on factors such as the time of day, frequency, duration, and the type of noise…
Harassment Law in the UK
What is Harassment? What is Harassment? In the context of neighbour disputes, harassment refers to behaviour that is deliberate, persistent, and intended to cause distress, fear, or intimidation. Under UK law, harassment can take many forms, including repeated unwanted actions, threats, or conduct that significantly interferes with your right to enjoy your home peacefully. Examples…
Noise Abatement Notices: Your Rights and What to Do About Noise
What Are Noise Abatement Notices? A noise abatement notice is a formal legal notice issued by your local council to address excessive or unreasonable noise that is causing a nuisance. These notices are a key tool used by councils to tackle problems where noise is affecting the peace and comfort of residents – particularly in…
