Bright Lights

RedRag

Hi All,

Not 100% sure if this is the correct forum for this topic but anyway.
A business behind the house I am renting has installed a new light presumably for security. The trouble is the light is being reflected straight into my bedroom and is really annoying when trying to sleep. I have called the company and they said they will see what they can do but by the sounds of the guy I won't be holding my breath.

I'm just wandering who should I contact to report such a nuisance, is this one to report to Gardai or is there some other organisation I should speak to about this.

Any help greatly appreciated.

johnfás

Private nuisance is a tort and as such has to be enforced privately rather than publicly - meaning the Gardaí don't really have a power to do much.

Beyond asking them nicely and then forcefully the best you can really do is get a solicitor and threaten them with legal action. An injunction is a very expensive thing to get though in terms of legal fees and perhaps blackout lining on your curtains would be more cost effective - 30 euro rather than 3,000 euro. That said, I'm sure a simple letter threatening legal action would make most people rethink their lighting configuration.

The only other thing I can think of is planning law, but it is not something I know much about. Perhaps the installation of certain lighting requires planning permission? You could ring your local planning office to find that sort of information out and if it were the case that it did require planning permission and such permission had not been granted, then the local authority would be able to deal with it.

RedRag

Thanks for the info Johnfas, blackout curtains are an option but thats not the point really. I'll see if he does anything with the light and if not i'll contact the council. Thanks again.

johnfás

Unfortunately the law and its workings often miss the point.

bryanmurr

might have grounds for an ASBO if he's depriving you of the enjoyment of ur own home. etc

Our man in Havana

No such thing as an ASBO in Ireland.

Victor

johnfás wrote: »

The only other thing I can think of is planning law, but it is not something I know much about. Perhaps the installation of certain lighting requires planning permission? You could ring your local planning office to find that sort of information out and if it were the case that it did require planning permission and such permission had not been granted, then the local authority would be able to deal with it.

Try this route - the coucil may have standards that developments have to comply with.

RedRag

Result, the light was off last night, hopefully it remains that way. If not i'll go the council route. Thanks for the replies.

A well rested RedRag.:D