Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

unruly neighbor

My grandmother lives on an older

street with most of the residents

over the age of 50. There is a

resident on the street whose dog

runs around the community. This

man takes the law into his own

hands and harasses the other

residents so much that one lady put

her house on the market. What sort

of protection can the law bring these

residents so that this man doesn't

scare them out of the neighborhood?


Asked on 12/01/08, 12:27 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: unruly neighbor

All the aggrieved neighbors could sue him at once for $7500 each in small claims court.

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Answered on 12/01/08, 12:31 am
Robert Mccoy Law Office Of Robert McCoy

Re: unruly neighbor

your grandmother and the other neighbors could seek a restraining order against him prohibiting harrassment. Once the order is made, the police will then have the authority to arrest him if he continues to cause trouble.

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Answered on 12/01/08, 1:36 am
Phillip Lemmons, Esq. Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law

Re: unruly neighbor

Each neighbor can file a civil harassment restraining order. They don't have to take that kind of abuse.

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Answered on 12/01/08, 2:35 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: unruly neighbor

Keep calling the police. Gather the neighbors and file for restraining orders and seek civil penalties in a lawsuit. Feel free to contact me if serious about getting the legal help she'll need.

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Answered on 12/01/08, 3:12 pm


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