I am having problems with my neighbour over noise, a tree or a parking space. What can I do?
In short
Talk to them first, then use the municipality's free mediation service. If the problem continues, you can ask the justice of the peace for free conciliation. If there is immediate danger, call 101.
Video transcript
You argue with your neighbour about a parking space every day. Tempers are running high. It depends: Talk first, then use the municipality's free mediation. If it goes on, ask the justice of the peace for free conciliation. The right way: Talk face to face at a calm moment. For non-urgent issues, go to the community police officer; in danger, call 101. Consequences: Penalty: None; Mediation and conciliation: Free; If it goes to court: Measures or damages.
What is not allowed, what is required?
- Step 1: talk to your neighbour face to face when things are calm. If necessary, leave a polite note.
- Step 2: many municipalities offer free neighbour mediation (burenbemiddeling / médiation de quartier). Neutral mediators guide the conversation; they do not impose a solution.
- Step 3: ask the justice of the peace (vredegerecht / justice de paix) for free conciliation. A written application or a verbal request at the court registry is enough.
- If no agreement is reached, you can take the matter to court. If the nuisance goes beyond the normal inconvenience between neighbours, the judge can order measures or compensation (Civil Code art. 3.101).
- For problems that are not urgent, contact your neighbourhood police officer (wijkagent / agent de quartier). If there is danger, call the police on 101.
Penalty and indirect consequences
- Fine / payment
- There is no penalty involved here. Mediation and conciliation by the justice of the peace are free.
Legal basis:Rechtbanken – Vredegerecht + Ger.W. art. 731-733
- Court / prison
- No prison sentence. If you take the matter to court, the justice of the peace can order measures or compensation.
Legal basis:BW Boek 3, art. 3.101 §2
What really matters: the indirect consequences
- In court, the party causing the nuisance can be ordered to pay compensation
Legal basis:BW Boek 3, art. 3.101 §2, 1°
- The judge can order the nuisance to stop or be reduced
Legal basis:BW Boek 3, art. 3.101 §2, 3°
- If a conciliation report is signed, it becomes an agreement that is binding on both parties
Legal basis:Vredegerecht Leuven – Minnelijke schikking
What do these terms mean?
- Justice of the peace
- The local court in every canton for everyday disputes such as neighbour conflicts, rent and small debts. It first tries to reconcile the parties.
Why does this rule exist?
Neighbours live side by side for many years. Mediation and conciliation help you find a solution without going to court and without damaging the relationship. Court is a last resort.
Where can you go?
- Neighbourhood mediationA free service of the municipality (buurtbemiddeling / médiation de quartier)
- Neighbourhood police officerProblems that are not urgent (wijkagent / agent de quartier)
- MunicipalityPolice regulation, permits and appeals against a GAS fine
- Social interpreterAt the municipality, the OCMW/CPAS, school and hospital, you can ask for an interpreter in your language; it is often free.
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Source and reliability
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- 13 / 13 statements in an official source
- Checked: 12.10.2026
- Last checked
- 12.10.2026
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- Found in an official source
Önce komşuyla yüz yüze konuşmak önerilir
Stad Gent – Conflict met je buur? Dit kun je doen - Found in an official source
Belediyelerde ücretsiz komşu arabuluculuğu; çözüm dayatılmaz
Stad Gent – Burenbemiddeling - Found in an official source
Başka belediyelerde de ücretsiz (Antwerpen, Leuven, Genk)
Stad Antwerpen – Burenbemiddeling - Found in an official source
Sulh mahkemesinde ücretsiz uzlaştırma; sözlü veya basit mektupla başvuru
Rechtbanken en tribunalen – Vredegerecht - Found in an official source
Dilekçe veya kalemde sözlü başvuru; hâkim çözüm dayatmaz
Vredegerecht Leuven – Minnelijke schikking - Found in an official source
Md. 3.101: komşuluğun normal sıkıntısını aşan rahatsızlık; hâkim parasal tazminat veya durdurma/azaltma önlemi
BW art. 3.101 (Bovenmatige burenhinder) - Found in an official source
Acil polis yardımı: 101
politie.be (bakım sayfası metni) - Found in an official source
Acil olmayan komşu sorunlarında mahalle polisi
Police locale Entre Sambre et Meuse (5306) – Pour quelles raisons puis-je solliciter mon inspecteur de quartier (örnek polis bölgesi) - Found in an official source
Uzlaşma tutanağı taraflarca, hâkim ve kâtiple imzalanır
Vredegerecht Leuven – Minnelijke schikking - Found in an official source
Sulh mahkemesindeki uzlaştırma ücretsizdir
Rechtbanken – Vredegerecht + Ger.W. art. 731-733 - Found in an official source
Sulh hâkimi dengeyi düzeltecek önlem veya tazminata karar verir
BW Boek 3, art. 3.101 §2 - Found in an official source
Hâkim aşırı rahatsızlığı telafi eden parasal tazminata hükmedebilir
BW Boek 3, art. 3.101 §2, 1° - Found in an official source
Hâkim rahatsız eden eylemin durdurulmasını veya azaltılmasını emredebilir
BW Boek 3, art. 3.101 §2, 3°
The checked statements are in Turkish, as in the source text. This check does not replace legal advice.
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