How to Deal with Problem Neighbours...
Neighbours staying up all night? Barking dogs? Inappropriate language in front of your children? We discuss your rights and the action you can take.
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Your Rights Under Noise & Statutory Nuisance Act 1993: Your rights under the Noise and Statutory Nuisance Act 1993 work alongside the Environmental Protection Act 1990,… [564 views in Oct]
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Letter Template: Problem with Neighbour's Tree: If a nearby tree looks diseased / broken or overgrown, it could cause concerns about potential damage to your property if it… [510 views in Oct]
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Problems With Neighbouring Trees: Action Guide: If your property shares a boundary with a neighbour's property, there are a few aspects of the law (and good neighbourliness) that… [510 views in Oct]
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Your Rights Under the Noise Act 1996: The Noise Act 1996 gives local authorities powers to take swift action against unreasonable night-time noise, usually between 11pm and 7am. It… [482 views in Oct]
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Your Rights on Trees & Overhanging Branches: Trees can add a great deal of splendour to a garden. They could be fruit bearing trees, a place in which to retreat to the shade… [422 views in Oct]
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When you Should Contact your Local Environmental Health Department: If you have already read a number of articles contained on this website, you will have begun to realise… [356 views in Oct]
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Comments
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Mik
Re: Who to Contact when in Rented Accommodation
I am living in the most dreadful situation. I have been assaulted in the property on a number of occasions (…
3 September 2025 -
Priestly
Re: Noisy Flat Above is There Anyting We Can Do
Hi Jay, Just wanted to clarify - if the Housing Ombudsman has upheld your complaint, then why haven’t…
6 August 2025 -
Priestly
Re: Noisy Flat Above is There Anyting We Can Do
Hi Jay, Just wanted to clarify - if the Housing Ombudsman has upheld your complaint, then why haven’t…
4 August 2025 -
Kitkat
Re: Being Bullied by a Neighbour? What You Can Do
So I moved into a middle class neighborhood into a new city 2 years ago after great loss of losing my…
11 July 2025 -
Kitkat
Re: Being Bullied by a Neighbour? What You Can Do
So I moved into a middle class neighborhood into a new city 2 years ago after great loss of losing my…
11 July 2025 -
jay
Re: Noisy Flat Above is There Anyting We Can Do
Good morning, I need your help if possible please. Landlord(Clarion) refuses to address antisocial behaviour…
6 July 2025 -
Ginger13
Re: Anti-Social Behaviour & Children
Kids from opposite block running around my block shouting and swearing,also kids from 2 blocks away riding bike rude…
19 June 2025 -
Markie
Re: The Most Common Neighbourhood Disputes
Further to my earlier email l would appreciate an update concerning the constant ongoing DIY and noise at 25 Meynell…
18 June 2025 -
Tired
Re: Your Rights Under the Protection From Harassment Act 1997
I am at the end of my tether. My neighbours are harassing me because their cat comes into…
14 June 2025 -
Aggrieved
Re: Dealing with Pet Problems
Hello, Not sure anyone can help so perhaps this is just some catharsis. Had issues with various neighbours for years, from antisocial…
14 June 2025
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