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Are Your Neighbors a Nuisance … or Just Annoying?

By Robert Ross | Posted on March 30, 2015

WHAT CONSTITUTES A LEGALLY RECOGNIZED NUISANCE? People often use the word “nuisance” to describe a thing that annoys them. However, it’s important not to confuse the common definition of “nuisance” with the (more complicated) legal claim that shares the name. Annoyances are not legally actionable, but under the right circumstances, homeowners can sue to… Read More »