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Couple Holds A Grudge Against Woman For Moving In Where They Lived, Floods Her With Complaints
Apartment living has its fair share of upsides and drawbacks. While lower maintenance costs and the convenience of amenities are among the pros, living in a tight space too close to a neighbor can be a significant downside.
This was a problem a homeowner dealt with living next to an older couple, who constantly complained about “noises” she was supposedly making during reasonable hours. Oddly enough, the people who repeatedly made a fuss couldn’t keep their dog from barking and causing a disturbance.
The woman has had enough and wants to give her neighbors a piece of her mind. However, she is unsure how to convey the message.
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According to her, the couple next door constantly complains about the “noises” she makes during reasonable hours
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She has since prepared a message for her neighbors but is unsure if she worded it properly
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In her note, she also offered a practical suggestion and ways to help keep the peace
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The author shared an update, stating that her message was left on “seen”
There typically are specific definitions for what is considered “excessive noise”
According to the author, the neighbors were complaining about vacuum cleaning sounds at 1:30 pm and “pounding” from when she was building a flat pack dining bench at 4:30 in the afternoon.
Most property management companies have definitions of excessive noise. According to Orlando-based Bahia Property Management and All County Property Management, these include loud music or TV, parties or gatherings, heavy footsteps or furniture movement, arguments, and pet noises like barking dogs.
Apartments also generally have quiet hours, usually when people are asleep. According to Bahia, these are usually between 10 pm and 7 am on weekdays and 11 pm and 8 pm on weekends.
According to Bay Property Management president Patrick Freeze, handling a noise complaint involves documenting the noise, talking to the neighbor in question, and raising the issue with the landlord.
Regarding documentation, Freeze urges being as detailed as possible. It should include when the noise happened, what it sounded like, and how often it occurs.
If talking to the neighbor does not work, Freeze advises the third step, which involves the landlord. He specifically recommends making a request in writing while reminding them of any noise clauses.
The author had already completed step two by sending her neighbor a respectful yet stern note. However, since it fell on deaf ears, she may need to raise the issue with the landlord, someone with enough authority to handle the situation and make necessary decisions.
Most people in the comments were on her side
Others shared their suggestions
Poll Question
What do you think is the best way for the woman to deal with the noise complaints from her neighbors?
Talk to them directly in person
Send another written note
Involve the landlord or property management
Ignore the complaints
What do you think ?
Socks Thecate 1 day ago
I lived in an apartment for four months between selling a home and waiting for another to be built. I'm older and spoiled. I was very upset to be told that I was "stomping around in the middle of the night". This was during the pandemic and my husband and I were the few people who were going out to work as we were health care workers. The "middle of the night" was 5am and we had to be at work at 7am. We had upstairs neighbors. They had parties on week nights and weekend nights likely because they didn't have to work. I remember going outside on a very secluded bench so I could read a book as the people above seemed so noisy. I eventually concluded that the real villain was the construction of paper thin walls, ceilings, and no soundproofing in apartments.
PenguinEmp 23 hours ago
I wear socks and walk quietly and nobody lives under my apartment. Store room. I wear headphones at night and don't cook past 7
Grape Walls of Ire 1 day ago
I'm absolutely like the downstairs neighbors. Other people's noise sets me off. I worked for 20 years and saved like mad so I could afford to buy a house with a bit of land so neighbors won't bother me. Totally worth it.
Lynchamigsakta 19 hours ago
Good for you, with my salary and prices how they are where I live I would need to live like a rat for 150 years to buy a place. Except in 150 years prices will be to high lol
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Psychosaurius 19 hours ago
Had a neighbour like this. As I moved the next tennant was a loud singer with stomping kids who were learning to play the piano. 😅
Socks Thecate 1 day ago
I lived in an apartment for four months between selling a home and waiting for another to be built. I'm older and spoiled. I was very upset to be told that I was "stomping around in the middle of the night". This was during the pandemic and my husband and I were the few people who were going out to work as we were health care workers. The "middle of the night" was 5am and we had to be at work at 7am. We had upstairs neighbors. They had parties on week nights and weekend nights likely because they didn't have to work. I remember going outside on a very secluded bench so I could read a book as the people above seemed so noisy. I eventually concluded that the real villain was the construction of paper thin walls, ceilings, and no soundproofing in apartments.
PenguinEmp 23 hours ago
I wear socks and walk quietly and nobody lives under my apartment. Store room. I wear headphones at night and don't cook past 7
Grape Walls of Ire 1 day ago
I'm absolutely like the downstairs neighbors. Other people's noise sets me off. I worked for 20 years and saved like mad so I could afford to buy a house with a bit of land so neighbors won't bother me. Totally worth it.
Lynchamigsakta 19 hours ago
Good for you, with my salary and prices how they are where I live I would need to live like a rat for 150 years to buy a place. Except in 150 years prices will be to high lol
Load More Replies... Psychosaurius 19 hours ago
Had a neighbour like this. As I moved the next tennant was a loud singer with stomping kids who were learning to play the piano. 😅
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