Can I sue HA for noise from neighbours?

Wee_Willy_Harris

You can sue whoever you want. It's the chances of success that you should be considering. The replys above should help you reach your own conclusion.

poppysarah

scooby75 wrote: »

Oh,.and I dont think people understand the level and frequency of the noise. I will try and post a couple of recordings to demonstrate how bad it is.

You've reached the point where it's affecting your health. So what are your moving options.

Do you rent from the HA?

Errata

a young family with one toddler (who screams and cries all day)

Has it crossed your mind to phone social services about the toddler. Although toddlers can be noisy, it's highly unusual for them to scream and cry all day.

paulwellerfan

i lived next door to a council tennant
he went on and on for years
i am a HA tennent
they did nothing
i ended up on sleeping pills just to get a decent night sleep.
i wished i could have afforded to move....
simpathy with you mate.


btw that was over 15 years ago.
hes nearly drunk him self in to a early grave.
dont hear a peep out of him now, except for his bloody dog.

carefullycautious

Are you over 50? you may be entitled to bid for something that is warden controlled. may be a bit quieter may not. Worth a try

glasgowdan

How is suing the housing assoc going to make the noise go away?

People think suing is the answer to everything; in fact it's rarely the answer to anything. All is does is make life miserable. Wrong attitude.

Sorry for your stresses, but this is life. I suggest you look at moving as you won't have a case to sue. It is not up to neighbours to dictate who is allowed to live next to them. You telling the HA your problems does not obligate them to obey you.

bobajob_1966

You want to sue the HA for allowing children to be children? Should children only be allowed in detached houses?

lynzpower

What I dont get is that if Environmental health has deemed that this is a stat nuisance, then what is their intentions with the case?

vintagebrighton

lynzpower wrote: »

What I dont get is that if Environmental health has deemed that this is a stat nuisance, then what is their intentions with the case?

Are Environmental Health involved? If they are what do they say? At least you're not with the council.... EH wouldn't get involved at all then no matter what the problem! Do you keep diaries and record all instances of excessive noise? TBH, the stress of trying to get the HA to take action will be far worse than the stress of moving.....

Why can't you swap? There's a really good site for exchanges - you get timewasters same as anywhere unless you live in a real dump then perseverance pays. From what you say moving can't be any worse than staying there if it's affecting you so badly. There are places where children aren't allowed - you could do a multi-way swap to get something that would suit you better.

Credit_Jake

scooby75 wrote: »

I'm on medication for nervousness from my GP because of this and so is my missus.

You're a guy? Man up and stop winging. Move if it's that bad. Jeez some people!