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Private Nuisance

Definition: Unreasonable interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of their property.

Common Examples:

  • Loud noise (e.g., parties, instruments, barking dogs)

  • Foul odors (e.g., garbage, animal waste)

  • Light pollution (e.g., floodlights)

  • Hazardous conditions (e.g., open fires, unsafe structures)

Legal Remedies:

  • Injunction to stop the nuisance

  • Monetary damages for interference, property value loss, or distress

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