Trying to figure out if neighbour is in ...

Asked by Jacques on 16-07-2023 14:47:37
Question posted in the Property Law category relating to Western Cape

Trying to figure out if neighbour is in the wrong. Neighbour has a wood fireplace installed. But the smoke coming out of the small flue is going directly into our bedroom and not up into the air. We can then smell the smoke in our room and feel the smoke going into our lungs. Are they legally in the wrong and what are my steps. Can I ask them to extend their flue so that the smoke does not enter our room?

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