Use of property which unreasonably interferes with the use and enjoyment of someone else’s property.

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Use of property which unreasonably interferes with the use and enjoyment of someone else’s property.

 Trespass  Protects possession  Requires physical intrusion  Does not require harm to land  Nuisance  Protects use and enjoyment  Physical intrusion not needed (but may exist)  Harm to land required

1. Suitability of use to location

2. Compliance with zoning regulations

1. Suitability of use to location 2. Compliance with zoning regulations 3. Priority of offending activity

1. Suitability of use to location 2. Compliance with zoning regulations 3. Priority of offending activity 4. Social utility of activity

1. Suitability of use to location 2. Compliance with zoning regulations 3. Priority of offending activity 4. Social utility of activity 5. Cost of avoiding harm

 Injunction  Stop the nuisance  Prevents future harm  Money damages  Compensate for past harm.  Pay for ability to harm in the future