What can I do about my noisy neighbor upstairs?
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.
02/20/2009 |
Category: Real Property ยป Neighbor Rel... |
State: New York |
#15314
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.
