Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Massachusetts

What should I do when my neighbor threaten to sue me for alleged excessive noise

My downstairs neighbor wrote me a letter saying she had been

told by an attorney that she could take me to Small Claims

Court and ask for $5000 in damages for deliberate and

excessive noise. However, nobody is deliberately making any

excessive noise. I have a 18-month old daughter and she

plays and walks in the condo as any other kids. She usually

goes to bed before 9 PM and goes to daycare during weekdays.

My wife and I are all very careful and try to be quiet when

we are at home. Should I hire an attorney to defend my right

of normal activities at home?


Asked on 1/25/04, 9:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: What should I do when my neighbor threaten to sue me for alleged excessive n

1. The limit in small claims is 2k;

2. Sounds like an action tiled as "quiet enjoyment"

3. SOund like no action has been filed;

4. It is time to start a detailed logging the events at your place and at your tenant's place;

5. If you are concerned, a consultation with a lawyer can be beneficial for your peace of mind.

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Answered on 1/26/04, 6:46 pm


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