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Dear ________,
RE: FORMAL COMPLAINT CONCERNING NUISANCE
§ 1. Introduction and Capacity
1.1 I write to you in my capacity as your neighbour, being the lawful occupier of the residential property at:
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1.2 I understand that you are the occupier (and/or owner) of the neighbouring property at the address set out above. This letter constitutes a formal request that you cease the nuisance described below, which is causing a substantial and unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of my property.
§ 2. Previous Correspondence
2.1 You will recall that I previously raised this matter with you on ________. Regrettably, the difficulties complained of have continued notwithstanding my earlier approach, and I am therefore obliged to write to you again in these more formal terms.
§ 3. Nature of the Nuisance
3.1 The nuisance of which I complain is as follows:
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3.2 The conduct described above has occurred on the following dates and at the following times:
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§ 4. Effect Upon My Property and Wellbeing
4.1 The nuisance has materially interfered with the quiet enjoyment of my property and has had the following adverse effect upon me and my household:
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§ 5. Action Requested
5.1 I do not wish you to take this letter personally; my purpose is simply to bring to your attention the impact of the matters complained of and to invite your cooperation in resolving them amicably. Accordingly, I respectfully request that you take the following measures to bring the nuisance to an end:
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5.2 I should be grateful if you would confirm in writing, within ________ days of the date of this letter, that the matters complained of will cease.
§ 6. Relevant Obligations
6.1 You will be aware that the terms of your lease and/or the building or estate regulations applicable to the property require each occupier to refrain from causing a nuisance, annoyance or disturbance to neighbouring occupiers. In particular, those regulations provide at ________ that:
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§ 7. Consequences of Non-Compliance
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(a) making a complaint to the Environmental Health Department of the local authority, which may serve an abatement notice pursuant to section 80 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, breach of which is a criminal offence;
(b) bringing civil proceedings in private nuisance seeking an injunction and/or damages; and
(c) where the conduct amounts to anti-social behaviour, seeking relief under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
7.2 In the first instance, the relevant local authority to whom I would address any complaint, together with its contact details, is as follows:
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7.3 Nothing in this letter shall be taken as a waiver of any of my rights or remedies, all of which are expressly reserved.
§ 8. Conclusion
8.1 I remain hopeful that this matter can be resolved between us without recourse to formal action, and I await your timely response.
Yours sincerely,
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