Full question:
My neighbor does not like us and intentionally makes noise in their apt from above, sometimes at 6:07am, 10:30pm...almost every night. We own a coop. it sounds like a bowling ball hitting the wood floor. He also plays with his dog and drops hardballs? I can't imagine there is no legal recourse.
- Category: Real Property
- Subcategory: Neighbor Relations
- Date:
- State: New York
Answer:
There are various strategies for dealing with noisy neighbors. Some of these include:
-Discussing the problem with or writing a letter to the offending neighbor
-Calling the police
-Asking the coop board to remedy the situation
-Filing a lawsuit for breach of warranty of habitability, peaceful enjoyment, infliction of emotional distress, nuisance, harassment, etc.
A coop board stands in the position of landlord and is required to rememdy situations which may the premises unlivable. Implied in a tenant's rights is the right of peaceful enjoyment of the premises. Depending on the bylaws, a tenant may be required to have the floor carpeted.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.
