Can I sue my neighbor for making too much noise?
Sure you can. If neighbors’ noise is bothering you and nothing you have done to resolve the situation has worked, you have every right to file a lawsuit. Generally speaking, there are two different remedies that can be sought from such a lawsuit. If you want money damages, you could probably get away with filing a lawsuit in small claims court. However, if you seek a court order from the judge directed at your neighbor to cease and desist making the noise, then you will have to file suit in regular civil court. No matter which court you choose, however, your ultimate goal is to stop the noise. You may think that a court order from regular court is the biggest deterrent, but you’d be surprised what a money judgment can do to quiet a noisy neighbor. Often times, a money judgment is better at stopping a noisy neighbor from continuing to be a nuisance than an actual judicial order. Better still, small claims courts are designed to be easily accessible and don’t require that you hire an att
