Legal Assistance for Noise Nuisance from Neighbors

Questioner

Ir/Madam, I have a problem with the noise pollution caused by the neighbours next door. Since they moved in, they have been causing noise pollution. The neighbour often does gardening work, and he likes to listen to music. The music can be heard above the work. His daughters and wife also play music inside. The beat of the music is the worst. It sounds like someone is banging on the walls and the music can often be heard above the television. I have reported it to the police several times. They ask for my number so that the local police can contact me, but that does not happen. I was contacted once, but apparently they cannot do anything for me. I have contacted the housing corporation Domijn so that they can help us, but they claim that it is ambient noise, which must be accepted, because we are neighbours and must accommodate each other. This is not something that can be accepted. We cannot find peace in every room, because the music can be heard in every room. It no longer feels like home to us. Domijn wants to use mediation, but I have been waiting for that for two months. The parents are on vacation and we have to wait for that, but in the meantime his daughters are just as loud as music. Could you give me some advice? Yours sincerely, anonymously

Lawyer

It is indeed true that noise may be made during the day and that one must accept this. However, it is true that the nuisance may not be of such a degree that one may experience nuisance from it day in, day out. If the nuisance occurs repeatedly, the landlord must address the neighbours about this. That is their duty. The neighbours must also take the rest of the environment into account. The fact that mediation has been proposed to you by the housing association can certainly provide a solution. However, if you cannot reach an agreement and the nuisance continues, you or a possible lawyer can write a letter to the landlord with a final request for enforcement in the event of continued nuisance by the neighbours.

Lawyer

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