What can be done about excessive noise?
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What can be done about excessive noise?
I own and live on 90 plus acres of land. There is a scrap metal business within a mile and we must hear metal crunching every day and some weekends. their location on a hill and our home on a hill apparently allows for clear sound transfer There are also 2-3 adjacent land owners who target shoot constantly. Is there any recourse for such issues?
Asked on February 21, 2017 under Real Estate Law, South Carolina
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You can sue the noisemakers for nuisance which is an unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of your property.
Damages (monetary compensation) would be an inadequate remedy due to multiplicity of suits from the continuation of the noise. Damages are also inadequate because land is unique.
Therefore, your remedy is to sue to obtain an injunction against the noisemakers.
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