What is Nuisance?

Nuisance is the use of ones property in a manner that creates a substantial, unreasonable interference with the use or enjoyment of another persons property.

What is Public Nuisance?

Public nuisance arises from use of land that causes a substantial interference with the use and enjoyment of the property by the public at large.

• Example: Pollution from a factory that affects an entire neighborhood or town may constitute a public nuisance.

What is Private Nuisance?

Private nuisance arises when a person uses her property to substantially interfere with the use and enjoyment of another persons property.

• Example: Allowing your dog to bark and disturb your neighbor could constitute a private nuisance.