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Neighbor Is Demanding Payment For Wifi Signals Passing Through His Airspace And Served Me With A Formal Letter?

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Location: California. So my neighbor slid a certified letter under my door claiming that my wifi is transmitting signals through the hallway, which he argues constitutes unauthorized use of communal airwave space. He's demanding $47,000 in compensation for what he calls electromagnetic trespassing. Is this even a thing? He said in the letter that he's charging a rate of $1 per cubic foot over a three year period. He's attached diagrams, frequency measurements he claims to have taken, and references to property law regarding airspace rights.

He's given me 30 days to pay the full amount or agree to disable my wifi and use only ethernet or sign an easement agreement giving him partial ownership rights to my router. My landlord says to ignore it, but the letter mentioned legal actions. I for one think it's ridiculous but I don't want any nasty legal surprises. Do I need to consult with an attorney, or is my landlord right that this will go nowhere? Any guidance would be appreciated.

submitted by /u/Milli_Grande
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