Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Maryland

Re: nuisance exterior lighting

You have an actionable trespass against your neighbors. I recommend you contact an attorney if you decide you want to pursue this.

Re: nuisance exterior lighting

If your homeowner's association(and not you) sent the letters, then they've started a process which may sucessfully resolve the issue. You can help this process by : (1) reviewing the relevant HOA documents yourself to become familiar with both the rule regarding lights, enforcement mechanisms and remedies; (2) checking in with the people at the HOA to see how this is going and if it is likely to resolve your problem.

You might also want to call the non-emergency number for the police department. Ask them if this violates any nuisance statutes.

Your third option is to contact your county council member. He/she may be aware of any county regulatory agency which might be able to help you.

You might also consider sending these people a letter directly, explaining that it is a nuisance and interferes with your quality of life. At the risk of destroying any neighborly comraderie, you may suggest that if they do not remedy the light issue that you will seek all legal means to address this problem, including a lawsuit. Of course, a lawsuit (which could probably be initiated for the violation of your right to quiet enjoyment of your property, seeking specific performance in the removal of the light from your property) could quickly become a very expensive proposition, unless you seek to represent youreself.