There should be a better way to resolve neighbours' troubles than the present remedy of resorting to lengthy and complicated court actions.

I agree with Forum contributors Daniel Tan Jia Hao and Chan Yong Shin (Disappointed that hands appear tied in dealing with noisy neighbours, Speed up ways to tackle difficult neighbours, both on Jan 11) on this.

The majority of Singaporeans live in close proximity to one another, whether in public or private housing - between adjacent apartment dwellers or even detached houses with gardens.