Re: Can I take my neighbors to court? - Landlord Forum thread 261810

Re: Can I take my neighbors to court? by Betty L on July 22, 2012 @12:40

Tenants who have suffered excessive noise from neighbors can file a formal police complaint with their local police department. Under Pennsylvania law, disturbing the peace consists of excessive noise, failure by pet owners to control barking dogs, fighting or the use of profanity within earshot of the public if it can be shown the act is malicious and willful in its intent. Pennsylvania law mandates that disturbing the peace is punishable by up to one year in jail in addition to mandatory fines as determined by the court.

You can also document your complaint in writing to the landlord and withhold rent if the landlord fails to remedy the problem. But do follow up with a complaint with the police. That way it shows you are serious about the problem.

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Re: Can I take my neighbors to court? by Jake on July 22, 2012 @12:52	[ Reply ]

Sending a certified letter to the landlord is good advice. With holding rent often ends in an eviction.