Can I Sue For Noise Pollution?

[RSDonovan]

I bought a ground floor flat but suffer a lot of terrible noise interference from the flat above due to faulty (or non-existent) sound baffling. Do I have any recourse from the vendor?

Thanks

[EDDIE51]

Only if the vendor said there was sound insulation when there was none ! That would be misrepresentation.

[hc4361]

How old is the property and when did you buy it?

[hc4361]

Eddie, that is not right. Since 2003 there has been building regulations in place that apply to both new builds and flat conversions, requiring adequate soundproofing between properties. These regulations were updated in 2010
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/468870/ADE_LOCKED.pdf

[pansypotter]

I wish you could!!! Ive got a very noisy neighbour upstairs and the last 2 years since he moved in have been hell! Ive complained to him and he was very aggressive and intimidating. I complained to the councils environmental health and done a diary and followed the councils procedure to the letter and its got me know where.

[ladybirder]

Surely the first move if you have already spoken to the offenders is to check your lease. Are they breaking its terms and if so contact the freeholder? It staggers me how selfish and inconsiderate to others some people can be.

[clairson59]

Ladybirder is correct. Your lease (if you have one) may well state that owners/occupants of flats are required to have flooring that is suitable to reduce or prevent noise transfer. My lease states that all rooms must have fully fitted carpets, except kitchen and bathroom, but I know that some flat owners have installed hard flooring in the living and bedrooms. I know this from seeing photos on property for sale sites and personal views of the interior of flats. The flat above mine has hard flooring and I suffer from noise disturbance from the occupants. I plan to complain to the management company. I suggest you do the same.