'Neighbours from hell' move out, ending years of dispute

Outcome of 2 high-profile cases shows issues are resolved only when either party leaves

One of the two cases involved a housewife who lived in a unit (front, right) in Punggol. The other involved a couple from Bukit Panjang. In both cases, they were accused by their neighbours of creating a din.
One of the two cases involved a housewife who lived in a unit (front, right) in Punggol. The other involved a couple from Bukit Panjang. In both cases, they were accused by their neighbours of creating a din. ST FILE PHOTO
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A couple from Bukit Panjang who were temporarily barred from their home by the court for disturbing their neighbour have sold their flat.

Meanwhile, a housewife in Punggol, whose alleged harassment forced six households out last year, has also found a buyer for her home and moved out about two weeks ago.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on March 01, 2020, with the headline 'Neighbours from hell' move out, ending years of dispute. Subscribe