Explore tens of thousands of sets crafted by our community.
Nuisance Law Concepts
10
Flashcards
0/10
Permanent Nuisance
A permanent nuisance is continuous and not easily remedied. Example: An industrial facility permanently damaging the soil quality of adjacent land.
Abatement of Nuisance
Abatement involves the removal or cessation of a nuisance. Example: Court orders cessation of operations at a factory that emits harmful pollutants.
Negligent Nuisance
Negligent nuisance happens when a defendant's carelessness results in a nuisance. Example: A landlord fails to repair a leaking pipe, causing water damage to tenants.
Temporary Nuisance
A temporary nuisance is a transient issue that can be corrected. Example: A construction project causing temporary dust and noise pollution.
Strict Liability Nuisance
Strict liability in nuisance cases applies when the activity causing the nuisance is inherently dangerous. Example: An explosion at a chemical plant affecting nearby homes.
Intentional Nuisance
Intentional nuisance occurs when a defendant purposefully causes a nuisance. Example: A person repeatedly playing loud music at night knowing it disturbs their neighbor.
Definition of Nuisance
A nuisance involves an interference with the right to use and enjoy property. Example: A factory emitting strong odors affecting nearby residents.
Nuisance Per Se
A nuisance per se is an act, occupation, or structure that is a nuisance at all times and under any circumstances. Example: Operating an illegal gambling establishment in a residential area.
Private Nuisance
A private nuisance affects a specific individual or a small number of people. Example: A neighbor's tree roots causing damage to another's property.
Public Nuisance
A public nuisance affects a community or the public at large. Example: A nightclub causing excessive noise disturbing an entire neighborhood.
© Hypatia.Tech. 2024 All rights reserved.