Neighbours defend Rihanna over lawsuit

Residents of Rihanna's Los Angeles community have jumped to her defence after she was sued for being a bad neighbour.

The 'Disturbia' star is facing a legal battle with university professor Christian Moeller, who has claimed that she allows her neighbours to drive their cars across his lawn.

Speaking to RadarOnline, one resident said: "Several years ago [the property] had squatters living there and it became a real party house.

"But after they were kicked out it became really quiet again and Rihanna hasn’t caused any real problems. There have been a few parties there in the past month but nothing really so bad that people would file a lawsuit."

A second source added that the 21-year-old was a "good neighbour" and was "hardly ever" at the rented property.

Moeller, who has also sued her landlord Stephen Yacobian, is seeking unspecified damages for trespass, invasion of privacy and other claims.