Crispy,
What you wrote about acoustic reports is interesting.
How do you propose to address a noise issue without involving an acoustic engineer?
ESB,
I fear you may be going around in circles until you get clarity on the issue.
Fact:
1. You wrote a neighbor Paid 35k and that didn’t solve the matter;
2. You did not reveal if the OC made him pay or that was his decision;
3. Did the neighbor get legal advice before putting his hand in his pocket?
4. If legal advice was received and he was told that he is responsible then the question is whether your situation apes his;
5. Bottom line is either you or the OC need to rectify the noise problem. Possibly the cost will be shared – equally or not – between you and the OC. Or maybe not.
6. The sooner you ask a lawyer to quote on providing you with advice on this matter, the better. Then get advice. It will clarify the issue. After all, it will look terrible at Ncat – if the neighbor takes you there – for you and the OC to be seen to be dragging your feet on the matter.
Just my 2 cents.