#28830
Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    Firstly, a vexatious complainer or litigant is someone who is constantly taking action against others, often knowing they have little or no chance of success, purely because of the the disruption having to defend themselves cauises the other people. You are nowhere close to that, even if you persist with a legitimate complaint.

    There will almost certainly be a by-law that prevents people from causing a nuisance on common property, as well as laws that forbid people from interfering with the peaceful enjoyment of their lot.

    You really want to nip this in the bud but it sounds like these people are not particularly reasonable so it may be hard to avoid it escalating.

    A polite letter expressing your concerns might be the first step but it may alsu light the fuse.

    After that, send a letter to your committee but be prepared to take the matter to Fair Trading for mediation (which is now free).

    After mediation your choice is to go to a Tribunal or to seek orders at your local court.

    In the past the police have told us that excessively loud voices at the wrong times in the wrong places can be subject to noise abatement orders.

    Regarding theĀ  “common property” windows – please tell me they weren’t the windows of their homes! They may be common property but you aren’t entitled to touch them.

    The opinions offered in these Forum posts and replies are not intended to be taken as legal advice. Readers with serious issues should consult experienced strata lawyers.