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Noisy neighbors are a common problem in a society where many people live together. Of course, this issue can be more significant when you share walls or a floor/ceiling with a neighbor in an apartment, duplex, or condo. But even in single-family homes, a noisy neighbor can make life challenging, especially if the noise continues late into the night or occurs during the early hours of the morning. This situation is difficult to deal with and requires you to remain calm, especially when discussing the noise with a neighbor.
Noisy neighbors are a common problem for those who live in a duplex.
The reason suggests that you should first try to approach noisy neighbors about the noise. This conversation should be polite, even friendly. You could start with a statement like “I’m not sure you’re aware” so that the noise is only attributed to the person’s inability to recognize that the noise they make penetrates their walls. Briefly explain the noise problem and ask the neighbor to lower the volume of the music, create situations so that the dog stops barking or does not pet it until 3 in the morning. He may also add that he realizes they hear his noise too, and is certainly willing to try to stop anything in his behavior that is creating additional noise in your home.
Barking dogs are a common complaint and can violate ordinances.
You should be aware that not all neighbors will respond to your request and some may respond in a hostile manner. If noisy neighbors don’t change their behavior, the next step should be to write a letter (keep a copy) detailing the noise. There is one exception to this. If noisy neighbors respond in such a hostile manner that you fear for their safety, the next step when there is noise should be to call the police. However, when a neighbor simply does not comply with his request, he can use the follow-up letter.
Simply trying to ignore noisy neighbors can be hard to do.
The letter should state the specific complaints and the dates the noise was particularly bothersome. For example, if your neighbor has noisy gatherings every Friday night that go on into the wee hours, look up the dates they are held. Also, you should check your city’s laws regarding acceptable noise levels. Many cities allow a certain amount of party noise, or people playing their songs until around 10 p.m.
The police can respond to noise complaints.
If you live in an apartment or are part of a homeowners association (HOA), you should also check noise policies. Your HOA or apartment complex may have specific quiet time rules. With your letter to noisy neighbors, include copies of any city noise laws, HOA rules, or apartment complex rules. Politely ask the neighbor to comply with these ordinances and tell them to report ongoing violations to the complex management, HOA or local police if necessary.
When the noise continues, you should definitely report it to your local authorities. Start with the owners or HOA and follow up with calls to the police department when absolutely necessary. You can hire other neighbors who might also be annoyed by the same noisy neighbors. In general, your goal is to establish a pattern of behavior if you need to sue neighbors for disruptive behavior. Often, though, the problem is solved when noisy neighbors know you’re going to call the police.
Keep in mind that you can’t always tell noisy neighbors to be quiet. Some people have a lower tolerance for noise, and what you define as noisy neighbors may not constitute disruptive behavior. Read carefully the specific rules of the apartment, the HOA or the city laws to see if your neighbor’s noise really breaks the rules.
In addition, it is advisable not to react to noise in an angry or vindictive way. If you followed the steps and the lyrics, don’t start playing with things in your house or turn up the music to annoy the neighbor. Only report the behavior to the proper authorities. To answer otherwise is to weaken your case, should you need to take the matter to small court.
