I heard there is a small claims action that can be taken against a harassing neighbor. Where can I find info?

Question

Synopsis: After complaining of loud music the upstair neighbor maintains overt and consistent hostility toward downstair tenant. The tenant claims the loud music occurred but has stopped, but hostility persists verbally and by noise-making throughout the night. Neighbor has called police several times for alleged noise; tenant has never been cited. No other neighbors experience loud music. Landlord has cruised by at various days/times to experience such noise; none found. Neighbor as filed complaint with HOA regarding noise and sent letters to landlord alleging other misconduct, none of which can be corraborated. Neighbor even filed a restraining order against tenant alleging loud music and physical threat. Tenant (and landlord) is feeling harassed by neighbor's persistant allegations without proof. Landlord is at risk of losing tenant due to neighbor's conduct. Is there a small claims action that can be taken to restrain such behaviour?

Answer 1

Call your local police department and they can give you the number to the court you need to get in contact with. They can answer all of you questions.

Answer 2

Sounds like more of a Civil matter than Small claims. Small Claims court is to get a judgement for money owed to you.