Noise pollution
I live in Southern California. My neighbor installed three (3) swimming pools pumps those are less 7.5 feet from my house. It make pretty loud noise when three pumps are running.
I filed a complaint to the Code Enforcement Department about
five months ago. Unfortunately, so far, the situation did not get
improved much.
The problem is that the Code Enforcement Department screwed up when measured the noise level. So, I hired an independent consultant to get an official report to show them the problem. After that, they agreed to talk to my neighbor again and tried to get his cooperation.
However, I don't have too much faith in them after five months of disappointment.
The noise really is affecting my health, my family and well being.
Should I hire an attorney to sue the city & my neighbor?
Re: Noise pollution
Well, probably the neighbor will not put in the time and money to change the pump setup unless he must. This means either action by the Code Enforcement Dept or a lawsuit. I dont know if the Dept requires notification to neighbors of building that may affect the property in this case but it does in many cases before granting a permit. They made have erred somewhere but unless you have an attorney bring the issue through the proper channels, they will not do anything, even if they did make a mistake. The other option is to sue. However, before either, I might have an attorney write a letter to your neighbor. Do not write it yourself. The letter should be the right combination of neighborly politeness and evidence that if he does not change the situation, he can be made to do so at greater expense to both of you, the next and certain result.
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Re: Noise pollution
Well, probably the neighbor will not put in the time and money to change the pump setup unless he must. This means either action by the Code Enforcement Dept or a lawsuit. I dont know if the Dept requires notification to neighbors of building that may affect the property in this case but it does in many cases before granting a permit. They made have erred somewhere but unless you have an attorney bring the issue through the proper channels, they will not do anything, even if they did make a mistake. The other option is to sue. However, before either, I might have an attorney write a letter to your neighbor. Do not write it yourself. The letter should be the right combination of neighborly politeness and evidence that if he does not change the situation, he can be made to do so at greater expense to both of you, the next and certain result.
IMPORTANT:
No attorney-client nor confidential relationship is created through this communication. You may not rely in any way on this communication, and nothing herein constitutes legal advice nor legal opinion. Your issue may be time sensitive and may result in loss of rights if you do not obtain an attorney immediately.
