Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

Re: Neighbor's bathroom window

Yes, you have an action. As an aside, I actually had a case like this where the facts were humorous. Yours sounds more serious.

You can make complaint to the police for 'public disturbance' and a variety of other crimes. If the police act, then they can be required to put up a screen or curtain.

If the police choose not to act, then you have an action for 'harassment', undermining minors, and some other actions. A friendly judge will require them to put up a screen or curtain.

What do I recommend? Is a fence on your side possible? If not, then document your case. Make a video of their actions (you are entitled to stand on your property and electronically record what you see for your private purpose without violating the rights of the person recorded).

Having found that you can document the case, then I recommend hiring a lawyer to 'negotiate' a curtain or screen. If the nogotiations fail, then embarrassing your neighbor with a lawsuit may be the only option remaining.

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Re: Neighbor's bathroom window

Generally no. It is possible that your neighbor has created a nuisance, but generally there is no law requiring anyone to put up shades, to not parade around in various stages of undress, or cavort in the all together. You might discuss it with your neighbor for the benefit of your children.

Re: Neighbor's bathroom window

Check your town code. There may be a set-back requirement for such a window. Call your town zoning board and the town ispector to investigate on your own.

Good Luck.

RRG

Re: Neighbor's bathroom window

why don't you just tell the neighbor. They are not shy so you should not be either.