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 several strategies you can consider for dealing with noisy neighbors:
- Discuss the issue directly with your neighbor or write them a letter.
- Contact the police if the noise persists.
- Request assistance from your coop board to address the situation.
- Consider filing a lawsuit for breach of warranty of habitability, peaceful enjoyment, infliction of emotional distress, nuisance, or harassment.
The coop board acts as a landlord and is responsible for ensuring that living conditions are acceptable. Tenants have a right to peaceful enjoyment of their homes. Depending on your coop's bylaws, there may also be requirements for carpeting to reduce noise.
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