Upstairs neighbour - very angry...
Discussion
Not sure if this should be in the P&P Or SPL, but I can't be bothered with 8 pages of pithy comments from people so I'll chuck it out here:
I live in a block of flats, been there for about 3 years.
The guy upstairs seems to have been doing work on the flat above me for the whole time - I can hear him walking about in builders boots on bare floor boards (not permitted in the terms of the lease), and usually get woken up at 8 at the weekend by the sound of tapping etc - usual DIY sounds.
I'm a pretty laid back guy 90% of the time, and don't like confrontation, so I have let it go.
However, this morning, I was woken by the sound of him hammering away. 4.30am!!!
I went up and confronted him, and TBH I wasn't amazingly polite (ok, I told him to STFU), but he did stop after another 15 minutes of walking around in hob nailed boots on bare floor boards.
I fully intend to write a letter to the management committee, who will no doubt write him a letter, but what can I do legally if this carries on - would an ASBO apply in cases like this?
Like I say, I was happy to be tolerant, but such a blatant disregard for other people is so far out of order, I want to casue him as much agro as possible.
I live in a block of flats, been there for about 3 years.
The guy upstairs seems to have been doing work on the flat above me for the whole time - I can hear him walking about in builders boots on bare floor boards (not permitted in the terms of the lease), and usually get woken up at 8 at the weekend by the sound of tapping etc - usual DIY sounds.
I'm a pretty laid back guy 90% of the time, and don't like confrontation, so I have let it go.
However, this morning, I was woken by the sound of him hammering away. 4.30am!!!
I went up and confronted him, and TBH I wasn't amazingly polite (ok, I told him to STFU), but he did stop after another 15 minutes of walking around in hob nailed boots on bare floor boards.
I fully intend to write a letter to the management committee, who will no doubt write him a letter, but what can I do legally if this carries on - would an ASBO apply in cases like this?
Like I say, I was happy to be tolerant, but such a blatant disregard for other people is so far out of order, I want to casue him as much agro as possible.
Its a civil matter, so I would say speak to the management of the building and tell them what he's doing. Think of some really bad examples so you can just reel them out when you call them. They should have a word with him.
Failing that, try speaking to your council as they can send him a letter and you some noise monitoring sheets that you fill in. The letter from the council should sort him out, but if not they'll take action and use the log sheets as evidence. That's how it works with houses, but I'm not sure if its the same with blocks of flats?....worth a go anyway.
Failing that, try speaking to your council as they can send him a letter and you some noise monitoring sheets that you fill in. The letter from the council should sort him out, but if not they'll take action and use the log sheets as evidence. That's how it works with houses, but I'm not sure if its the same with blocks of flats?....worth a go anyway.
So smashing his face in with a hammer and burying him in the New Forest is a no go?
I mean what sort of retard thinks "oh, it's 4.30, I'll just go and rip out some skirting boards"
I'll probably get a Police visit for Assault as I think my end of the conversation punctuated every word with a "fvck"
I mean what sort of retard thinks "oh, it's 4.30, I'll just go and rip out some skirting boards"
I'll probably get a Police visit for Assault as I think my end of the conversation punctuated every word with a "fvck"
Bing o said:
So smashing his face in with a hammer and burying him in the New Forest is a no go?
I mean what sort of retard thinks "oh, it's 4.30, I'll just go and rip out some skirting boards"
I'll probably get a Police visit for Assault as I think my end of the conversation punctuated every word with a "fvck"
Try that i can help bury him if you like, i live in Bournemouth so can't be far from you. I mean what sort of retard thinks "oh, it's 4.30, I'll just go and rip out some skirting boards"
I'll probably get a Police visit for Assault as I think my end of the conversation punctuated every word with a "fvck"
seriously maybe he is a retard...?
Check your lease carefully (almost certainly it requires carpet & noise deadening, but check the exact wording), then follow through with the management company. They in turn will have the right to demand he brings his flat up to the lease specification. They will also have the right/duty to enter his flat, complete the work, and bill him for it.
As an alternative, you might demand that your ceiling be replaced with high quality sound deadening plasterboard.
You will then need to harrass the management company. Maintain a diary of times and noise type. Alert other residents who may be affected - when you get a bite, ask them to maintain a diary as well. You may also consider getting the council involved.
If the company fail to act swiftly and decisively, your options would be (always detailed in writing):
- Refusing to pay the service charge
- Initiating sound deadening work in your own flat, and billing the company.
- Suing the company
Option 2 would be quite appealing and a long-term benefit in the flat. If it does not provide complete resolution for you, you can always revert to Option 1.
As an alternative, you might demand that your ceiling be replaced with high quality sound deadening plasterboard.
You will then need to harrass the management company. Maintain a diary of times and noise type. Alert other residents who may be affected - when you get a bite, ask them to maintain a diary as well. You may also consider getting the council involved.
If the company fail to act swiftly and decisively, your options would be (always detailed in writing):
- Refusing to pay the service charge
- Initiating sound deadening work in your own flat, and billing the company.
- Suing the company
Option 2 would be quite appealing and a long-term benefit in the flat. If it does not provide complete resolution for you, you can always revert to Option 1.
HiRich said:
Check your lease carefully (almost certainly it requires carpet & noise deadening, but check the exact wording), then follow through with the management company. They in turn will have the right to demand he brings his flat up to the lease specification. They will also have the right/duty to enter his flat, complete the work, and bill him for it.
As an alternative, you might demand that your ceiling be replaced with high quality sound deadening plasterboard.
You will then need to harrass the management company. Maintain a diary of times and noise type. Alert other residents who may be affected - when you get a bite, ask them to maintain a diary as well. You may also consider getting the council involved.
If the company fail to act swiftly and decisively, your options would be (always detailed in writing):
- Refusing to pay the service charge
- Initiating sound deadening work in your own flat, and billing the company.
- Suing the company
Option 2 would be quite appealing and a long-term benefit in the flat. If it does not provide complete resolution for you, you can always revert to Option 1.
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