Which tort describes an unreasonable and unlawful interference with use or enjoyment of real property?

• A. Trespass
• B. Private nuisance
• C. Interference with employment
• D. Unfair competition

Answer: (B)

Private nuisance describes an unreasonable interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of land. It doesn’t require a physical intrusion onto the property; instead, it covers ongoing disturbances—like noise, odors, smoke, or vibrations—that make the land less usable. For liability, the interference must be substantial and unreasonable given the circumstances (locality, duration, intensity, social utility of the activity, etc.). This matches the idea of an unreasonable interference with real property rights. Trespass involves a physical entry onto land, which is different. The other options relate to employment or business practices and don’t concern the rights to use and enjoy land.