A nuisance tort typically involves intangible interference with a person's use and enjoyment of their property. This can manifest through various disturbances such as noise, odors, or light pollution that do not physically invade the property but nonetheless create a significant disruption.
In the context of nuisance, the key aspect is that the interference must be substantial and unreasonable, affecting the property owner's ability to enjoy their space peacefully. This distinguishes a nuisance from other torts that may involve more direct or tangible interferences, such as property damage or trespass.
While physical interference can sometimes be a consideration in determining the existence of a nuisance, it is the intangible nature of the disturbance that fundamentally defines it as a nuisance tort. This aspect aligns more closely with the type of harms assessed under nuisance claims, which do not require a physical invasion of the property but instead focus on the negative impact on the owner’s enjoyment and use of that property.