A mother and daughter in Beijing were sued by their neighbor for causing a nuisance due to the strong odor emanating from their apartment.
The court ruled that the mother and daughter must remove the cats, clear the garbage, eliminate pests, keep the interior and hallway clean, and bear the cost of purchasing deodorizers and mothballs, as well as install exhaust fans to eliminate the odor.
The large number of cats kept by the mother and daughter produced a strong odor from their excrement, which filled the entire common area of the building.
The odor severely impacted the neighbor’s normal life and had negative effects on their physical and mental health.
The neighbor spent more than 10,000 yuan on deodorizers and aromatherapy products to alleviate the odor.
The presiding judge visited the apartment three times and found that the mother and daughter were still keeping multiple stray cats, causing a strong odor and mosquito infestation.
Although the mother and daughter had promised several times to move the cats elsewhere, the judge found that they were still keeping multiple stray cats on the last visit.
The court supported the neighbor’s request for the mother and daughter to remove the cats, clear the garbage, eliminate pests, and maintain the cleanliness of the interior and hallway.
The court also supported the neighbor’s request for the mother and daughter to bear the cost of purchasing deodorizers, mothballs, and installing exhaust fans to eliminate the odor.
The judge reminded everyone that when exercising their rights, they must not infringe on the legal rights of others.
Although keeping pets is a right of civil subjects, they should exercise this right with a sense of civilization and responsibility, and strengthen the management of pets.
They should not infringe on the legal rights of others. Adopting stray cats is a compassionate act that should be encouraged, and the negative impact on neighbors should be minimized.
If the strong odor affects the normal lives of neighbors, measures should be taken promptly to resolve the inconvenience caused to neighboring residents. Pet owners should take care of their pets, maintain hygiene, and keep their neighbors’ living environment clean and pleasant.
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