Living in California often means enjoying the sun, the vibrant communities, and perhaps, the company of our beloved pets. But what happens when your neighbor's furry, feathered, or scaly friend becomes less of a joy and more of a headache? When an animal's behavior crosses the line from occasional annoyance to consistent, unreasonable interference with your right to enjoy your property, you might be dealing with a legal nuisance. In California, common law and specific statutes provide avenues for relief when a neighbor's domestic animal creates a nuisance. Understanding Nuisance Law in California Under California law, a nuisance is defined broadly as anything which is injurious to health, is indecent or offensive to the senses, or an obstruction to the free use of property, so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property. When it comes to neighbor disputes involving animals, the key is often whether the interference is "unreasonabl...