The term “(mala)movida” refers to the negative phenomenon of anthropic pressure that weighs on parts of the territory, particularly in historic centres, characterised by the presence of many food and beverage retail outlets. A phenomenon in which, often, illegal behaviour is concentrated and intertwined in several concurrent profiles, such as disturbance of the public peace and noise pollution. The rights of individuals, such as the right to health, quality of life, and property, are severely compromised. How can these individuals defend themselves, and what protection does the legal system offer them? In this article, the author will analyse these means of protection, with particular reference to civil litigation.