Information leaflets

Let us imagine that the landlord has not settled the problem within the ten-day
period you had given him to do so. The noise is just as unbearable as ever. You
now send him a letter in which you give him a formal new deadline (e.g. another
eight-day period) in which to act, failing which you will intervene through the
Régie. Keep a copy of this formal notice and send the original by registered mail,
not forgetting to ask that a receipt (pink card) be sent to you upon delivery to
the addressee.

The 10-day period is over. The noise persists and you decide to take action.

In serious cases requiring intervention you may ask for immediate cancellation
of your lease.

You may also ask for a reduction in rent if the noise, although still bearable,
prevents you from fully enjoying your dwelling.

Finally, you may claim damages from your landlord unless he can prove to you
that he has tried everything in his power to get his tenants to stop the abuse.

Whatever course of action you take, you must first apply to the Régie, if the
landlord refuses to take action or the tenant persists in making a racket. You will
both be called to appear at a hearing during which you will have to prove your
allegations.

Bring some witnesses, e.g. members of your family, friends, neighbours who have
been just as inconvenienced as you have or guests who have had the opportunity
to witness the excesses of which you are complaining. Bring also a copy of the
legal notice which you sent the landlord or tenant, as the case may be. You should
also have ready for presentation a list of dates and times when the noise was unbearable.