NoiseIssues Archives

Legal Strategies and Effective Communication to Resolve Noise Issues from Upstairs Neighbors

Question from a reader:
I am very concerned about the noise from the upper floor. When I consulted a lawyer, I was told that since there are two people living there, it would be difficult to prove who is making the noise. Additionally, since there are two units on the upper floor of a three-story building, it was also said that

Yu July 11, 2025

Japanese Laws

Legal Solutions and Strategies for Addressing Noise Issues in Households with Children

Question from a reader:
I have a consultation regarding a noise issue. We live on the lower floor, and the upper floor is occupied by tenants. Due to having children, we received a formal notice from the residents above stating that the noise from our daily activities, children’s voices, and footsteps is disturbing them from weekday evenings until 10 PM and

Rui July 5, 2025