Vanessa Carlton Sues Neighbors Over Noise and Harassment Allegations
- Vanessa Carlton has sued her neighbors for harassment and disruptive noise affecting her music recording.
- Despite her efforts to reduce noise through landscaping, Carlton claims it has not worked.
- A temporary restraining order was granted to her as she seeks relief from alleged ongoing disturbances.
Vanessa Carlton, a singer known for her hit 'A Thousand Miles', has filed a lawsuit against her neighbors in Rhode Island, alleging harassment and excessive noise from construction activities that disrupt her ability to record music. Despite having invested $110,000 to convert an old carriage house into a music studio, she claims the ongoing noise from cranes and construction has made it nearly impossible for her to work in her home. Carlton has expressed concerns for her privacy, stating that her neighbors have filmed her property multiple times since 2022. Her legal actions have resulted in a temporary restraining order granted in October 2024. The lawsuit claims her neighbors, Avagyan and Beausoleil, have harassed her and created a hostile environment that has affected her daily life and artistic process, leading her to feel unsafe at home. Carlton has attempted to mitigate the noise by adding trees, fences, and fountains, but reports they have not been effective. Avagyan maintains that the lot is only used for parking and insists that the noise is not excessive, while an attorney for the crane company acknowledges some sporadic noise from their cranes. Carlton has noted that she understood the property next door was zoned for industrial use when she purchased her home, highlighting the tension in the neighborhood over the use of the land. As this situation unfolds, the legal and personal ramifications for both parties continue to develop, with Carlton advocating for peace and privacy amid increasing neighborhood disputes.