How can I complain about the unreasonable noise level from my neighbor's garden party?
August 26, 2022 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Paul Heuser
Dear lawyer,
I am reaching out to you as I urgently need advice and support. In my residential area, my neighbor frequently hosts garden parties which result in an unreasonably high level of noise. The music is so loud that it is difficult to stay in my own apartment. This situation is very stressful for me and significantly affects my quality of life.
My neighbor's garden party often lasts late into the night, preventing me from sleeping and relaxing. I have tried to talk to my neighbor about the issue several times, but without success. He does not respond to my request to reduce the volume and consider the neighborhood.
I am concerned that this unbearable noise pollution will continue and further impact my quality of life. Therefore, I seek your advice on how to complain about the noise level of my neighbor's garden party and potentially take legal action. Are there any legal regulations or provisions that support me in this situation? What options do I have to protect my interests and ensure peace and order in my residential area?
I thank you in advance for your support and am available for further information and questions.
Sincerely,
Franceska Gruhlke
Dear Mrs. Gruhlke,
Thank you for your trust and your inquiry regarding the noise disturbance caused by your neighbor's garden party. I am sorry to hear that you are suffering from this situation and that your quality of life is being affected. Noise problems with neighbors can indeed be very stressful, but there are legal regulations and provisions that can help you in this situation.
First of all, you should try to speak to your neighbor again and make it clear to him how much you are suffering from the noise. He may not be aware of the impact of his garden parties and may be willing to reduce the volume or end the parties earlier after a friendly request. If the conversation remains unsuccessful, you have various legal options available.
Neighborhood law regulates, among other things, the mutual rights and obligations of neighbors in relation to noise disturbances. In Germany, for example, the so-called "Immissionschutzverordnung" sets limit values for noise emissions and protects the right to peace and relaxation. If your neighbor exceeds these limit values and refuses to take measures to reduce the noise, you can contact the relevant authority or the regulatory office and file a complaint.
Furthermore, you also have the option to hire a lawyer specializing in neighborhood law, who can provide you with legal assistance. A lawyer can help you represent your interests, find an amicable solution with your neighbor, or, if necessary, take legal action to end the noise disturbance.
In any case, I recommend that you keep a written record of all incidents and communications with your neighbor to have evidence in case of a dispute. I hope this information is helpful to you and wish you success in resolving your issue. If you have any further questions or need legal assistance, I am at your disposal.
Sincerely,
Paul Heuser
Lawyer specializing in neighborhood law
