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What rights do you have towards your disruptive neighbours?

Whether you own an apartment building and reside in one of your units or rent an apartment, everyone has the right to a peaceful environment.

The family above is particularly noisy? The television is extremely loud? The sound system is playing music at the maximum volume all night long? Assorted garbage is left on the neighbour’s balcony? Indeed, everyone has to be tolerant of their neighbours’ habits. Unfortunately, there is a possibility that some exaggerate. First, it’s important to meet with your neighbours in the hopes of resolving the situation amicably, adding that you’d greatly appreciate their cooperation. If this solution doesn’t help, here are a few suggestions:

• Talk with other tenants to verify if they’re are also bothered by the situation
• Communicate with the landlord and explain the situation
• Take note of the date and time these loud noises take place or obtain proof of your neighbours’ negligence by, for example, taking a photograph of a broken window.
• Do call the police for non-urgent situations : 280-2222
• If police intervention is necessary, note the officer’s name
• If required, call the Régie du Logement : 873-2245