Neighborhood Nuisance

Neighborhood disturbances can occur in various ways, for example:

  • Noise Pollution
  • Pollution and Odor Nuisance
  • Neighbor Dispute
  • Antisocial behavior
  • Confused or behavior indicating a need for care
  • Harassment and Vandalism
  • Unlawful occupancy, such as subletting a public housing unit
  • Drug-related disturbances or other criminal activities

What can you do to address neighborhood disturbances?

Are you experiencing a nuisance in your neighborhood? On this page, we explain the steps you can take to reduce or stop the nuisance. 

In the event of a threatening or emergency situation, always call the police at 0900-8844, or 112 in case of an emergency.

Step 1: Start the conversation yourself

A first step is to let your neighbors know that you’re experiencing a nuisance. They may not be aware that they’re causing a problem. Approach your neighbors in a friendly manner at a quiet moment to discuss their behavior. Tell them that you’re experiencing a nuisance and explain exactly what it is. Don’t wait too long, and don’t let your frustrations build up. Would you like information or advice on how to talk to your neighbors? You’ll find various tips on the website “Problems with Your Neighbors” at . 

Step 2: Report any disturbances to your landlord

Housing Cooperative

Do you rent from a housing authority? Please report the nuisance even if you don’t know whether others have already done so. Based on your report, the housing authority will check whether there have been any previous complaints about the person causing the nuisance. The report will be processed based on the information you provide and the existing case file. Your housing authority will keep you informed of the progress and, if necessary, seek assistance from partner organizations such as the municipality or the GGD.

Private landlord

Are you renting from a private landlord? If so, discuss directly with that landlord what options are available, such as issuing a warning or, in the event of a repeat offense, terminating the lease. 

Step 3: Ask for help

Are you hesitant to talk to the other person on your own, or are you unable to resolve the issue together? If so, contact the neighborhood mediation service. You can reach the neighborhood mediation service directly at 0492 59 89 89 or viabbdommelvallei@levgroep.nl. For more information about neighborhood mediation and what they can do for you, visitthe Son en Breugel Neighborhood Mediation website at. 

Do you think the person causing the disturbance is confused or not taking proper care of themselves? If so, please report this to the National Reporting and Advisory Center for Concerning Behavior. This will allow the situation to be investigated. You can report your concerns viaGGD/Report Concerning Behavior at.

Step 4: Report the nuisance to the municipality 

If you’re experiencing repeated serious disturbances and the steps above haven’t provided a suitable solution, you can file a report with the municipality. It’s important to clearly describe the disturbances you’re experiencing and the steps you’ve already taken yourself. Keep a record of the nuisance from the start: for each incident, note the date, the time, exactly what happened, and what steps you’ve already taken yourself. 

If there is indeed a serious nuisance and the steps listed above have been followed, the municipality may take administrative measures. You can report a nuisance via“Report a Nuisance | Municipality of Son en Breugel” or by phone at 0499 - 491 491. 

What will the municipality do with my report?

After you submit a report, we will determine whether it falls under the municipality’s jurisdiction.  If it is unclear whether your report falls under our jurisdiction, we will contact you to ask additional questions. If your report does not fall under the municipality’s jurisdiction, we will try to refer you to the agency that can assist you. If your report does fall under our jurisdiction, we will carefully assess what steps need to be taken. We will contact you regarding this matter. In cases of nuisance, we will always contact your neighbors as well, to get their side of the story. 

Neighbors' Cameras

There are more and more cameras being installed in the Netherlands, including in our municipality. There are rules governing the installation of a camera at your own home. You can find these rules onthe Dutch Data Protection Authority’s website under “Camera Use in and Around the Home” at. 

Unfortunately, neighbors’ cameras are becoming an increasingly significant source of nuisance. Cameras are pointed at neighbors’ homes, making them feel watched and their privacy violated. The website“Neighbors’ Cameras and Privacy | Het Juridisch Loket” ( ) explains what you can do if you’re experiencing nuisance from a neighbor’s camera. 

Unacceptable Rental Practices

Are you looking for or renting a home from a landlord? Do you feel that the landlord is discriminating against you, threatening you, asking for an excessive security deposit, or charging unfair service fees? If so, you can report inappropriate behavior by landlords to the municipality of Son en Breugel. For more information, visitthe Reporting Center for Inappropriate Rental Behavior (Good Landlord Practices Act; Wgv) | Municipality of Son en Breugel