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Neighbour harassment, property damage and nuisance
17-Jun-2025 (In Criminal Law)
What action can I take against
an upstairs neighbour (a tenant) nuisance and intentional damage to my property for the last two years...I have raised complaint to management and owner of the flat still no action is taken.
After complaining to management multiple times the tenant bought police to my door at midnight hours.
I'm based in the greater Noida west, living in an apartment...can you pls guide me..
You may file a police complaint under sections related to criminal intimidation (Section 506 IPC), mischief causing damage (Section 427 IPC), and criminal trespass if they threaten or harass you (Section 441 IPC). Document all damages, and complaints made to management. Also, you can approach the local magistrate under Section 133 CrPC for public nuisance. Filing a civil suit for injunction and damages is another legal remedy. Maintain all written records, photos, or videos as evidence. You may also escalate the matter to your society's RWA or housing tribunal.
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Adv. Aprajita Shukla
Lucknow | 50+ Answers
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I understand the gravity of your situation. Based on your description, you have been facing continued nuisance and intentional damage from your upstairs neighbour, despite repeated complaints to both the management and the flat owner. Since no action has been taken, you have legal remedies available under both criminal and civil law.
You may file a police complaint under Sections 427 (mischief causing damage), 504 (intentional insult), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code. Since the tenant has involved the police to harass you at odd hours, this can also be considered misuse of the legal process, which further strengthens your case.
If the local police do not take appropriate steps, you may escalate the matter to the Superintendent of Police or file a private complaint before the Magistrate. Additionally, you can send a legal notice to both the tenant and the flat owner, holding them liable for continued harassment.
You may also approach the Sub-Divisional Magistrate under Section 133 CrPC to seek urgent relief against public nuisance. Simultaneously, a civil suit for damages and injunction can be filed to stop further disturbances.
Ensure you maintain evidence like video recordings, complaint copies, and any witness statements.
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Adv. Lalit Kumar
Greater Noida | 50+ Answers
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hi you can file a suit for possession and nuisance and suit for injunction you have to take legal action they bought the police at midnight this is intrusion your based in greater noida west two years have passed by
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Adv. Spiti Sarkar
Greater Noida | 700+ Answers
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kis type ka new sensor jab tak yah Nahin pata chal payega Ham aapki koi help nahin kar Payenge aap please thoda sa elaborate Karen ya FIR Mujhe directly contact Karen tabhi main aapki Kuchh help kar paungi
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