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Noise is possibly the most common source of contention between neighbours. Top of the list, more often than not, are barking dogs, intruder alarms and noise from vehicles.

Noise can be a common source of contention between neighbours. ‘Offensive noise’ that interferes unreasonably with a neighbour’s comfort could be caused by its intensity, type, or the time when it occurs. If this is happening, it is usually preferable to discuss this amicably with your neighbour to find a solution. However, if they are uncooperative, what can you do about it?

Most lease agreements allow landlords to give notice to terminate a lease for a breach of its terms. A tenant must remedy a breach within a reasonable period of time after service of the notice. What constitutes a reasonable period of time to remedy the breach will, however, depend on the circumstances.

As a commercial property tenant, exiting a commercial property lease before the expiration date is not always straightforward. A lease is a legal contract, and a landlord can take you to Court if it is broken. However, depending on the circumstances, the landlord may be prepared to negotiate a compromise.

If a tenant breaches a lease by defaulting on the payment of rent resulting in the termination of the lease, a landlord will be entitled to recover damages for the rental arrears up to the termination date. In addition, the landlord may also seek to claim loss of bargain damages.