Noise Pollution - Private Flat

[dorothee]

If I wanted to sell my property (ground floor maisonette) - but knew that the noise levels from the flat above are horrendous - but didn't declare it at time of selling, what would the legal implications be? By declaring this intrusion upfront, it would automatically limit any or all potential of selling.

[LoftyLottie]

Difficult that one. I suppose your perception of the noise might not be the same as some other people who might think it OK. So if you didn't declare that your neighbours were noisy how could anybody take you to task - it may be that you didn't think they were particularly noisy. Flats and maisonettes are always going to pose that sort of problem.

Has there been an issue about the noise from other neighbours, have the police been contacted? If any official complaints had been received it might make a difference as to whether you would be best to declare it.

I wrote the above before deciding to look this up and found this very helpful link for you dorothee

http://www.problemnei...oblem-neighbours.html

Good luck.

[pastafreak]

I have been wondering about this situation myself, as I have both noisey childre...and worse... a constantly barking dog below me in my maisonette.

[chazza]

I don't believe there is any legal obligation for you to disclose this on selling, however if you have ever had any reason to report your neighbours for noise, this may be found in the solicitors searches before they buy