Nuisance neighbours? Here's what you can do

Have a neighbour whose dog won't stop barking? Or perhaps one with who frequently has loud late-night parties?

Whether it's parties or pets, or trees or fences, disputes with neighbours arise in a variety of different ways.

The distinction between something being a "nuisance" or merely an "inconvenience" is often unclear and can depend on various factors.

Where these nuisances go beyond simply inconvenient there are steps – both legal and non-legal – that can be taken to resolve them.

Can you make a claim?

Firstly, you need to determine whether you have a claim that can be actioned.

Generally, nuisances aren't allowed under tort law, although specific provisions do apply to schemes.