When court action makes sense
Court action makes sense for repeated violations supported by evidence: video, witnesses, police responses, complaints, inspection records, medical documents, or expert examination of smoke or ventilation.
Can you sue neighbours over smoking?
When there are grounds for a claim, what remedies to seek and why evidence of repeated incidents is needed.
Inquiry
Describe where neighbours smoke and how smoke reaches you
The legal adviser will assess where to complain, what evidence to gather, whether a formal demand or court claim is worthwhile, and which costs may be recoverable.
- smoking on balconies, in shared entrances or by lifts;
- tobacco smoke entering through ventilation or a window;
- complaints to the local police officer, property manager and Rospotrebnadzor;
- a claim to stop the infringement and obtain non-pecuniary damages;
- support with smoke or ventilation examinations.