We all love to get decorating for Christmas, but your sparkling lights and festive parties could land you in bother you are not careful, warn legal experts.
As the Christmas holiday season approaches, most UK households are preparing for festive celebrations. The trend in recent years has been for things to be bigger and better when it comes to decorations. Stars Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan recently unveiled their impressive light display on their 3.5 million Essex house. However experts have issued a warning over going too far with your Christmas adornments.
Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, a statutory light nuisance claim can be made if artificial lighting interferes with another household’s use or enjoyment of their home. If your lights are causing issues for your neighbours you may be served with legal notice, and if you don't pay heed to that and moderate your displays then you can be fined up to £5,000. So do be careful not to go too over the top this Christmas.
This can lead to a warning from your local council and in other cases a Noise Abatement Notice under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, if these are ignored you could once again be fined up to £5,000. Rob Price, Head of Litigation Department at HCB Solicitors, said: “While Christmas and New Year's is a time for fun and festivities, it’s essential to balance celebration with consideration for your neighbours.
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