They say my house is my castle. But sometimes the smell in the apartment from the neighbors completely erases the feeling of comfort and coziness. At first glance, it seems that nothing can be done. But do not rush to despair.
We solve the problem in a good way
Very often, residents of apartment buildings do not realize that they are causing inconvenience to someone. They calmly make repairs, prepare “aromatic” dishes, go out to smoke on the playground, give shelter to street animals ... In general, they live as they used to. But what to do to those to whom the consequences of such habits poison their lives?
First, try talking to your neighbors and solve the problem peacefully.
Without an attempt to peacefully resolve the issue, it would be foolish to turn to a district police officer or to other authorities. When clarifying the circumstances, the neighbors are likely to make surprised eyes and promise to "improve." Therefore, we take the recorder and go to talk. If you can’t solve the problem in a good way, the record will come in handy in further proceedings.
How to conduct a conversation:
- Be friendly. Remember that each of us has his own habits, plans for repairs, etc. It is unlikely that a neighbor will poison the atmosphere in your apartment “from evil”.
- Explain to your neighbor that his actions cause you inconvenience and negatively affect your health.
- If a neighbor violates the law, read it, but rather print it out and hand it in person.
- Ask to solve the problem as soon as possible and warn that in case of non-fulfillment of the request you will be forced to contact the appropriate authorities.
When conversations do not help ...
Unfortunately, people very often do not want to be reconstructed and continue to lead their former lifestyle. In this case, you have to defend your position. According to the Constitution, all Russians have the right to live in a safe environment.
To breathe clean air is the legal right of every person!
However, it will not be easy to defend it, especially if the neighbors just cook or smoke at home. Or the apartment blows paint. You will have to get strong evidence that the unpleasant smell in the apartment is harmful to your health. It can be:
- air samples
- medical examinations;
- testimonies of other neighbors;
- call recording
- Photo and video;
- other examinations.
Gather evidence of breaking the law and causing harm to your health.
It is easiest to prove your case if the neighbors smoke on the landing. It is enough to catch them for this occupation and take a photo or video. Sometimes only the testimonies of witnesses (neighbors) are enough.
Hang signs on the floor that prohibit smoking cigarettes, or a warning saying something like this:
Where to go?
With smoking in the entrance, everything is simple - you need to contact the local police.
If there is evidence of the guilt of the neighbor (s), he will write a fine. But with the smells coming from the apartment of the residents of the house, you have to fight by writing a large number of complaints.
You can apply to the following authorities:
- the police;
- management company or HOA;
- housing inspection;
- Rospotrebnadzor;
- court;
- the prosecutor’s office.
In the application, be sure to list all the negative effects of smells from neighbors: allergic reactions in children, asthma, frequent dizziness, headaches, and smelling clothes. Attach medical certificates, dry cleaning checks and other evidence.
What law prohibits smoking on the landing?
Federal Law of 02.23.13 No. 15 “On the protection of the health of citizens from the effects of ambient tobacco smoke and the consequences of tobacco consumption”. Among the places where it is forbidden to smoke cigarettes are listed: elevators and porches, the area under the windows, at the entrance, as well as any premises used by other residents of the house. The penalty for the first violation is 500 rubles, for the second violation - 1000 rubles and more.
What to do if a neighbor smokes at home and smoke enters your apartment?
Smoking cigarettes at home is not prohibited by law. But at the same time, tobacco smoke should not enter the apartments of other residents. Therefore, you can file a complaint against a neighbor with a court. In 2017, a citizen of Novosibirsk won a similar case and received compensation for moral damage of 5 thousand rubles.
How to protect yourself from odors without litigation or litigation?
Smoke moves from bottom to top, penetrates the premises through windows, door slots and ventilation. To influence the situation, you can offer the smoker to install a powerful hood, call the service to check and clean the ventilation shafts in the house. It will not be superfluous to install rubber bands on the door. And if possible, put a breather (forced ventilation with air purification).
The stench in the apartment from the neighbors can cause not so much physical as mental harm. In order not to spoil your nerves even more, it is important not to waste time on aimless conflicts and clarifications. It is enough to talk with violators once. After power it is better to direct the struggle within the framework of the law. Contact the district police officer, write complaints to the management company, the police, the Housing Inspectorate, Rospotrebnadzor (preferably collective). And if this does not help, file a lawsuit with the court and the prosecutor.