Neighbour Issues, Part 1

  • When: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM Coordinated Universal Time

  • Length: 60 minutes

  • Where: Online, via webinar

Description

Warmer weather means more time outside — and also the possibility of noisy parties nearby, smoke wafting in from next door, and other points of conflict with neighbours. Working with the Block Watch Society of BC, we asked British Columbians across the province what issues they experience in dealing with their neighbours. The responses featured too many questions to answer in one webinar! For tips on navigating issues with neighbours, please join us for our two-part webinar series. In this part 1 webinar, lawyer Anil Aggarwal and Constable Jason Doucette will answer common questions about noise, dogs, smoke, difficult neighbours, privacy and reputation, and when to involve the police. Join us for one or both, and feel free to invite your neighbours.

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Anil Aggarwal

Anil Aggarwal

Anil is a lawyer in the insurance, strata property and residential tenancy groups at Alexander Holburn. In his litigation-based practice, he has appeared before all levels of court in BC as well as various tribunals, including the Civil Resolution Tribunal and the Residential Tenancy Branch. Anil is also a visiting professor for Simon Fraser University’s Masters in Applied Legal Studies Program, where he lectures on property law.

Constable Jason Doucette

Constable Jason Doucette

Constable Doucette is a social media officer with the VPD Media Relations Unit.

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