{"id":369356,"date":"2016-04-04T10:47:23","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/realestate\/neighbors\/neighbors-animals-creating-problem.html"},"modified":"2023-10-14T17:28:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-14T22:28:08","slug":"neighbors-animals-creating-problem","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/neighbors\/neighbors-animals-creating-problem.html","title":{"rendered":"What Can I Do if My Neighbor’s Animals Are Creating a Problem?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What Can I Do if My Neighbor's Animals Are Creating a Problem?<\/h1>\n
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If a neighbor’s animals are causing disturbances, there are several legal avenues you can explore. Consider discussing the matter with your neighbor first, but if unresolved, contacting local animal control or getting legal advice may be necessary.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Most people can tolerate the occasional barking dog or a cat wandering over from next door. However, when a neighbor\u2019s animals start to create an ongoing disturbance, you have legal options to address the problem.<\/p>\n

Local and state laws regulate animal ownership details like the number of animals, types allowed, and noise levels. For ongoing issues, you may pursue legal actions like filing a noise complaint or seeking damages for property destruction. <\/p>\n

In this article, see a few of the most common legal issues that come up between neighbors regarding animals. Get to know your legal options as well as what not to do. You should also discuss these options with a lawyer, such as a real estate attorney<\/a>. Your possible solutions will depend on the type of problem your neighbor’s animals are causing.<\/p>\n

Animal Laws Protect Neighborhood Peace and Safety<\/h2>\n

State and local laws typically include rules on animal ownership, such as:<\/p>\n