What to Do About Your Problem Neighbours | Free Tools and Guides

You'll find expert guidance on maintaining great neighbourly relationships, understanding your rights, and resolving any issues that arise with confidence and clarity. Our comprehensive resources include case studies, letter templates, and specialist advice to help you become the best neighbour possible while protecting your own interests. Problem Neighbours is here to help.

Use our free Sound Meter and Noise Diary which runs on your computer or phone with no data sent anywhere.

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Problems With Neighbours' Children

How to handle noisy or disruptive children living next door without damaging your relationship with their parents.

Your Rights Under the Noise Act 1996

Find out what noise rights you have and when your local authority can take action under the 1996 Act.

Your Rights on Trees & Overhanging Branches

You can trim overhanging branches from a neighbour's tree, but you can't keep the fruit or flowers that fall on your side.

Problem Dogs: the Law and Who to Contact

When your neighbour's dog is a problem, talking it through usually works, but your local authority and police have powers to step in if it doesn't.

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Sound Meter and Noise Diary

Use your phone or computer to measure noise levels and keep a dated record with notes. Export as evidence for your council or environmental health officer. All data stays on your device.

Noise Complaint Letter Builder

Generate a formal noise complaint letter ready to send. Takes 2 minutes.

Neighbour Rights Checker

Check your legal rights in any neighbour dispute. Takes 1 minute.

When Your Neighbour Runs a Business From Home

Your neighbour's home business is affecting you, here's what rights you have and when to contact your council.

Japanese Knotweed: Who Is Responsible?

If your neighbour's Japanese knotweed spreads to your property, you can take legal action under nuisance law.

Shared Driveway Disputes: Know Your Rights

Most shared driveway disputes start because people don't know their actual rights until something goes wrong, so check your title deeds first.

Airbnb Next Door: What Can You Do About It?

Short-term holiday lets next door are legal in most of England, but there are ways to challenge them if they breach lease terms or planning rules.

Smart Doorbells and Security Cameras: Your Neighbour's Privacy Rights

When your smart doorbell or security camera films your neighbour's property, you could face legal trouble and harassment claims.

How Neighbour Disputes Can Affect Selling Your Home

Neighbour disputes must be disclosed when selling your home or you could face legal claims from the buyer.

Guide to the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act

The 2014 Act expanded powers to tackle anti-social behaviour, including injunctions against people as young as 10 and exclusion orders for those 18 and over.

Letter Template: Asking Neighbour To Meet About Dispute

Use this letter template to formally ask your neighbour to meet and discuss a dispute that informal talks haven't resolved.

Letter Template: Noisy Neighbours

Use this letter template to politely ask noisy neighbours to keep the sound down and resolve the issue peacefully.

Letter Template: Neighbour's Dog Barking

Use these templates to write a letter to your neighbour about their dog's constant barking.

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