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# Practical Guide

I have a situation related to: Noise nuisances

Here it is unchanged: The art. 684 CC prohibits any abuse in the exercise of the right of property liable to harm the neighbourhood: excessive immissions in terms of noise, smoke, soot, odours, vibrations, etc. are prohibited. The excessive character is assessed according to local usage, the situation and the nature of the land…

Verified sources as of 2026-04-18.

Applicable law articles

Critical Timeframes

  1. Documentation of Nuisancesimmediate and continuous
  2. Direct contact then written notificationin the 14 days (CC 684 (excessive immissions))
  3. Observation period14 to 30 days
  4. Police complaint and/or civil actionat any time after repeated finding (CC 679 / CC 684)

Keywords

noise nuisances immissions neighbor night tranquility

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