Noise pollution from neighbor's air conditioning.

Questioner

My neighbor has 2 air conditioners on his extension that cause me a lot of inconvenience. This extension was built in mid-2023 and I suspect that, despite me verbally saying that he was not allowed to use my wall for his construction, he immediately attached the mounting brackets for his roof here. This is why I hear the loud noise but we also feel the vibrations. What can I do?

Lawyer

It seems that you are dealing with a number of issues: noise pollution from your neighbour's air conditioners and possible unauthorised use of your wall for the construction of his extension. First of all, it is important to determine whether the sound of the air conditioners is indeed too loud. This can be determined, for example, on the basis of general regulations on noise standards and nuisance. According to the Environmental Management Act, no one in their immediate vicinity may cause nuisance or inconvenience through noise. It may be useful to ask the municipality to perform a noise measurement to determine whether the noise production is unacceptable. If there is indeed noise pollution, you can request your neighbour, possibly in writing, to take measures to reduce the noise. If you cannot reach an agreement, you can submit the matter to the municipality. The municipality has the authority to take enforcement action based on the Environmental Management Act, for example by imposing a penalty on your neighbour if he does not take measures to reduce the noise pollution. As for the possible unauthorized use of your wall by your neighbor, this depends on the exact situation. In general, it is not allowed to build an extension on a neighbor's wall without permission. In such cases, the judge can determine that the neighbor must remove the extension. However, it is advisable to obtain professional legal advice in this regard so that you can obtain an accurate assessment of your rights and obligations in your specific situation. --------------- Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl is a national organization with students and volunteers. The above advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. Always consult a lawyer or attorney for your further steps. Read disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer I would like to invite you to rate the above answer so that we can learn from your response.