Legal situation

Meow! How much your neighbor’s cats can annoy you

They prowl endlessly through gardens and across properties. As long as they don't leave any traces, it's usually not a problem.(Bild: robertuzhbt89 – stock.adobe.com)

Cats are extremely cute in themselves - but if it's not your own that's running riot in the garden, but your neighbor's, it can cause trouble. We took a closer look at the situation with the velvet paws!

Cat droppings in the flower bed, fish disappearing from the garden pond or eaten food that has been left for hedgehogs: yes, velvet paws are good for your own soul, but not always for your neighbor's. Disputes with cats - even if they can really whine and scream - are rarely about noise pollution, says Viennese lawyer and author Martin Bleckmann. He also explains other misunderstandings between neighbors.