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Is your Nevada neighbor's loud music a legal nuisance? What to do?

Navigating the Noise: Your Neighbor's Outdoor Speakers and Nevada Law Living in Nevada, whether nestled in a quiet suburban street in Henderson, a bustling community in Las Vegas, or enjoying the landscape near Reno, means appreciating your property. But when your neighbor's outdoor speakers turn your peace into a persistent cacophony, it can quickly erode that enjoyment. Noise nuisance, particularly from outdoor speakers, is a common source of neighbor disputes, and understanding your legal options in Nevada is crucial. What Constitutes a Noise Nuisance in Nevada? In legal terms, a nuisance is generally defined as an activity or condition that interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property. Nevada law, under NRS 40.140 , defines actionable nuisances, often focusing on an "unreasonable interference" with the use and enjoyment of one's property. For noise from outdoor speakers, this typically falls under a "private nuisance,...