Really really noisy neighbours

[funkyrobot]

A load of scroats have rented the house over the road from us and turned it into a right old dos house.

Since they moved in a month ago there have been regular bouts of insanely loud music (so loud the windows have been vibrating) late at night, loads of drunken teenage fools hanging around outside, arguments and nearly fights outside the front door, and stupid cars with stupidly loud exhausts (not nice engine noise, the usual Shatso and Fiesta st) pulling up outside and revving the engine.

After two weeks of this I got a bit miffed and called the police, this was two weeks ago today actually. They said that they couldn't do anything as it is a 'civil' matter. They suggested I go to the council.

Went to the council last week and was told that I would need to make an appointment for a week's time to speak to someone. WTF! The buggers at the council spotted the fact that we had UPVC windows installed one weekend last year (we didn't realise we had to have them checked and pay a tax, sorry 'fee' for this). But I couldn't see anyone on a Weds morning to complain about antisocial behaviour.

Anyway, I was in a rush on Weds as I had a funeral to attend so I left the council after waiting for 20mins and was told to ring them for an appointment.

When I originally rang the police I was going to say something that would get them there. Something along the lines of the fact that the scroates had a weapon (the chap at the council on reception even told me to say this). But, my fiancee told me that was naughty and I shouldn't say that.

So, I'm stuck in this situation now with the doss house over the road regularly spurting out very loud music, late at night, with groups of teenagers walking in and out of the building, making a racket, and acting 'hard' with each other.

I open this up to the PH massive to give me some suggestions as to what I can do about this! What can I do?

Fire away all.

Edited by funkyrobot on Friday 13th March 09:34

[funkyrobot]

ShadownINja said:

Jasandjules said:

Keep a record of each and every time there is a nuisance.

i.e. Friday 13 March - 8pm loud car arrives. 9pm loud music starts.

After two weeks you will have plenty of examples to give a copy to the council for them to take action. Have you chatted to any neighbours as well to see if they are just as peeved? If so, get them to keep a record as well (there may be all sorts of things going on whilst you are out at work as well).

I don't get this. Just make it up?

Here. Copy this.

1/3/09 - 7pm loud Saxo arrives. 8pm loud music starts.
2/3/09 - 8pm loud Punto arrives. 9pm loud music starts.
3/3/09 - 6pm loud Saxo arrives. 7pm loud music starts.
4/3/09 - 8pm loud Punto arrives. 9pm loud music starts.
5/3/09 - 7pm loud Fiesta arrives. 7.30pm loud music starts.
6/3/09 - 8pm loud Fiesta arrives. 9pm loud music starts.
7/3/09 - 5pm loud Saxo arrives. 6.45pm loud music starts.
8/3/09 - 8pm loud Fiesta arrives. 9pm loud music starts.
9/3/09 - 8pm loud Punto arrives. 9pm loud music starts.
10/3/09 - 8pm loud Saxo arrives. 9pm loud music starts.

Thanks for this.

I am actually keeping a record and should complete it this weekend. I'll then edit it up and hand it to the council.

The record is already something like this:

Friday 20th Feb - 11.30 - 3.00 am (ish) - loud music, people on the street, aggression. Loud car sat outside whilst being revved.
Saturday 21st Feb - 9.30 - 3.30 am (ish) - loud music, teenagers shouting on the street, aggression again.
Sunday 22nd Feb - 3.00pm - loud music, people shouting.
23 - 27th Feb - After 6pm - cars pulling up outside with loud exhausts, music also blaring out. Teenagers banging on door.
Friday 27th/Sat 28th Feb - 10.00pm til late - loiud music, teenagers on street shouting, nearly a fight. Called the police at 12.10am (Sat morning) and complained.
2nd - 6th March - after 6pm - random cars, loud exhausts, music pumping out. Kids banging on door etc etc.
Friday 6th March - from 9pm - loud gathering of teenagers/scroates. Loud music, shouting etc.

Last night when I got home I saw the most stereotypical chav girl i've ever seen. Black trainers, grey tracksuit bottoms, large dirty coat, and she looked so thick! She was banging on the door too to the house for a while.

and so on...

I have spoken to one of our immediate neighbours and he says that he hasn't heard the noise. WTF! But, he does own a shop that sells cheap booze and i've seen the scroates in there cashing in their giros on his wares. I may ask around the other houses though, their neighbours should have heard it.

The crazy thing is that the chap who was on reception at the council (and was actually helpful) said he lives near us. He thought the local pub were having a disco on or something as it was that loud!! So he heard it! I think thats why he became extra helpful lol.

Thanks for the more immediately helpful suggestions. I wouldn't condone anything that uses flammable liquids, but it may work !

P.S I am pretty sure the house is rented and actually thought the other day about getting a letter sent to the actual house owner.