The question · Asked in October 2026
“What can I do if my neighbour is too noisy?”
Summary of the answer
The law steps in when noise is unreasonable or unnecessary (grannelova § 2). Depending on housing type, the landlord (husleieloven § 9-9), the board (burettslagslova § 5-11, eierseksjonsloven § 25) or the conciliation board can act; night noise is an offence (straffeloven § 181).
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Sources the answer used
14 sourcesLaws and regulations
- grannelova § 2lovdata.no
- grannelova § 10lovdata.no
- husleieloven § 5-2lovdata.no
- husleieloven § 5-7lovdata.no
- husleieloven § 9-9lovdata.no
- burettslagslova § 5-11lovdata.no
- burettslagslova § 5-22lovdata.no
- eierseksjonsloven § 25lovdata.no
- eierseksjonsloven § 38lovdata.no
- straffeloven § 181lovdata.no
Preparatory works
- Prop. 39 L (2016–2017)regjeringen.no
- Prop. 168 L (2024–2025)regjeringen.no
Court decisions
- HR-2024-1717-Adomstol.no
- HR-2006-731-Adomstol.no