Unless you live on a farm or a smallholding, far away from neighbours, you will probably have spent some sleepless nights listening to a thumping beat coming from a nearby house party. Unfortunately, inconsiderate neighbours are something that most people living in flats, estates and complexes have to deal with. In addition, with more people working from home, noisy DIY projects and screaming children are becoming a new norm. But what are your rights on the matter? Do you have to hope your neighbours outgrow the noisy stage - or simply move out? Gunston Strandvik Mlambo Attorneys says dealing with noisy neighbours is easier than you might think. Noise levels South African law distinguishes between ‘disturbing noise’ and ‘noise nuisance’ - both of which are illegal in terms of the Environment Conservation Act (73 of 1989) and the Noise Control Regulations. Disturbing noise is objective and is defined as a scientifically measurable noise level, for example, loud music. Noise nuisance is a subjective measure defined as any noise that disturbs, compromises, or may disturb the convenience or peace of any person. Examples of noise nuisance include:
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