Is Your Neighbor Causing You Problems?

Barulho, infiltração ou obra que atrapalha, podemos avaliar juntos como resolver.

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Water seeping in from the apartment above. Constant noise. Construction work that damages your property. A neighbor’s use of their property that disturbs your peace and quiet. Brazil’s Civil Code, Law 10.406/2002, addresses what is known as neighbor law (direito de vizinhança), which seeks to balance the use of one’s own property with respect for the neighbors.

If a friendly conversation did not solve the problem and the disturbance continues, we can review the situation and advise you on the options available.

Common situations

• Water seepage and leaks coming from the neighboring property
• Excessive noise and disturbance of the peace
• Construction work that damages your property
• Use of a property that harms the neighborhood

How we can help

• Gather photos, expert reports, and records of the damage
• Assess who is responsible for the loss
• Advise you on compensation and on ways to put an end to the disturbance

Living next to others calls for dialogue, but dialogue is not always enough. We can talk through your case with care.