Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Louisiana

My elderly retired parents have a neighbor that is making wood furniture to sell and daily operates commercial-grade hand-held powered tools, such as sanders and drills, during the day and evening. The neighbor works less than 25 feet from their home and the excessive noise emitted from these devices is frequent, continuous, and can be heard clearly inside of their home. I have amicably approached their neighbor and they have moved the work area back a few feet, but the noise is still plainly audible inside their home at different times throughout the day. The noise truly disturbs the quiet, comfort, and peacefulness of their home and property. There are no neighborhood restrictions. Other than building a high fence, what rights do my parents have and can they file a Disturbing the Peace complaint with the City or Police?


Asked on 11/11/12, 12:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Adam Lambert The Law Office of Adam S. Lambert

It is illegal to run a commercial business out of a home. It violates zoning laws. You should contact the zoning board and/or your city/parish councilman. They can't operate what essentially is a commercial factory out of a residential garage. You should also get video and audio recordings of the problem. If the councilman doesn't do something, call an action reporter. If that doesn't work, you can sue for nuisance and have a Judge order them to stop. Keep records of every complaint you make and everything you do. If you have to sue, you will have a more complete record.

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Answered on 12/11/12, 6:21 am


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