Private Nuisance Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Private Nuisance.

Private Nuisance (noun)

A private nuisance is when someone uses their property in a way that disrupts or interferes with another person's use or enjoyment of their own property. This interruption is typically unreasonable and illegal, but it does not involve actual physical trespassing. For example, harmful fumes from a nearby factory could be a private nuisance if they disturb residents living in the area.