What to do about noisy neighbours?
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It turns out my neighbours are quite the party animals. For some context I live in a 2nd story flat; my bedroom overlooks, among other things, my neighbours garden to the left. The problem is that over the last 6 months they've had 4 house parties that continue well into the early hours of the morning - and they've all been noisy affairs that have kept me up well past my measly bed time.
It's the usual party noises, i.e. music and people being a bit drunk and shouty, with people in said garden - to be fair they've always been at weekends but I do think that making a decent racket well gone midnight, without at least trying to keep it down, is taking the piss somewhat. I haven't spoken to any of my other neighbours about this but I'd doubt I'm the only one to have been disturbed by this.
On one occasion (think it was the second time this happened) I did ask them to keep it down and they duly obliged but it seems their memory is short. Realistically living in such a built up area, this does kind of come with the territory, and I love a good party as much as the next guy but again, it feels like liberties are being taken here.
So, what are my options? Police will almost certainly have better things to be doing and that feels like a nuclear option. I'm considering approaching the council, but again have reservations about how effective that would be. Having a polite word with them could be an option but this also has the potential to backfire somewhat - having said that I might at least get an invite to the next one...
It's the usual party noises, i.e. music and people being a bit drunk and shouty, with people in said garden - to be fair they've always been at weekends but I do think that making a decent racket well gone midnight, without at least trying to keep it down, is taking the piss somewhat. I haven't spoken to any of my other neighbours about this but I'd doubt I'm the only one to have been disturbed by this.
On one occasion (think it was the second time this happened) I did ask them to keep it down and they duly obliged but it seems their memory is short. Realistically living in such a built up area, this does kind of come with the territory, and I love a good party as much as the next guy but again, it feels like liberties are being taken here.
So, what are my options? Police will almost certainly have better things to be doing and that feels like a nuclear option. I'm considering approaching the council, but again have reservations about how effective that would be. Having a polite word with them could be an option but this also has the potential to backfire somewhat - having said that I might at least get an invite to the next one...
Actual said:
Get a multi material sliding mitre saw and a stand and some good ear defenders. Buy a length of scaffold pole. On the morning after a party get out there at 8am and start chopping that scaffold pole into 1cm lengths.
Do you think that using frozen sausages in place of scaffold pole would have a similar effect?DartyBistard said:
I live in a 2nd story flat;
Are other residents in the flats similarly disturbed or are you more affected / more sensitive?In flats there are usually rules/covenants against "nuisance" which can be legally enforced.
You can also complain to the local authority who will want to see diary of events.
In either case you're on much stronger ground if other neighbours are disturbed as well and you're not just the only person complaining.
Actual said:
Get a multi material sliding mitre saw and a stand and some good ear defenders. Buy a length of scaffold pole. On the morning after a party get out there at 8am and start chopping that scaffold pole into 1cm lengths.
My neighbours had a party last night which went on into the small hours (I had some minor entertainment listening to a volley of abuse coming from over the road at about 1am) My kids were making a hell of a racket at 9am this morning, i started telling them to pipe down, but then thought better of it and regretted not having any drilling jobs which needed doingOP, as you're probably living in a leasehold property (not sure about your neighbours), you'll no doubt have rules to advice by in relation to noise. If your neighbour's property is also leasehold within the same development (i.e. it's mixed houses and flats) the they'll be subject to the same under their lease.
If they're not then in any event I'd recommend raising the issue with your block management company to investigate and deal with further. It's what they're there to do, in conjunction with the managing agency.
The only other tongue-in-cheek suggestion I have right nowis to invest in a long enough hosepipe cart and reel. Connect it to a tap in your property and from your window create a micro-weather system of heavy downpours over their garden.
If they're not then in any event I'd recommend raising the issue with your block management company to investigate and deal with further. It's what they're there to do, in conjunction with the managing agency.
The only other tongue-in-cheek suggestion I have right nowis to invest in a long enough hosepipe cart and reel. Connect it to a tap in your property and from your window create a micro-weather system of heavy downpours over their garden.
Panamax said:
In flats there are usually rules/covenants against "nuisance" which can be legally enforced.
Easier said than done.Friend of mine lived in an apartment block with a "no dogs" rule. One women who moved in managed to get the rule relaxed for her dog as it was quiet. After a while the dog died so she got another dog which was noisy. Residents complained and were told that enforcement of the covenant would be at their expense, in terms of covering legal costs. Meanwhile, my friend, who was the spokesperson for the residents, was cornered and threatened by the women's son, accusing him of bullying her and warning him to "give up or else".
king terrible, been there, done that!)I had noisy neighbours for about 12 months, parties every weekend, taxi’s coming/going in the early hours, car doors slamming, screaming and shouting etc.
It got so bad I got myself some earplugs and after a week or two of getting used to them I started to sleep much better at weekends.
But I had a really deep hatred for the inconsiderate tnucs, I swore that if they ever woke my kids up I’d go full Michael Douglas on them.
Fortunately they moved out and the new people are absolute bliss.
Earplugs and patience I’m afraid.
It got so bad I got myself some earplugs and after a week or two of getting used to them I started to sleep much better at weekends.
But I had a really deep hatred for the inconsiderate tnucs, I swore that if they ever woke my kids up I’d go full Michael Douglas on them.
Fortunately they moved out and the new people are absolute bliss.
Earplugs and patience I’m afraid.
Jeremy-75qq8 said:
We had A house with 3 flats next door.
They had a party. We asked then to keep it down about 1am.
They didn’t.
My ex wife told them to shut the f:;? Up and threw a pin glass of water of them. It was remarkably effective.
Nice. Do you happen to know if this is a service your ex would provide for a fee ?They had a party. We asked then to keep it down about 1am.
They didn’t.
My ex wife told them to shut the f:;? Up and threw a pin glass of water of them. It was remarkably effective.
MitchT said:
Easier said than done.
Friend of mine lived in an apartment block with a "no dogs" rule. One women who moved in managed to get the rule relaxed for her dog as it was quiet. After a while the dog died so she got another dog which was noisy. Residents complained and were told that enforcement of the covenant would be at their expense, in terms of covering legal costs. Meanwhile, my friend, who was the spokesperson for the residents, was cornered and threatened by the women's son, accusing him of bullying her and warning him to "give up or else".
Get all the residents to buy one of these instead. Friend of mine lived in an apartment block with a "no dogs" rule. One women who moved in managed to get the rule relaxed for her dog as it was quiet. After a while the dog died so she got another dog which was noisy. Residents complained and were told that enforcement of the covenant would be at their expense, in terms of covering legal costs. Meanwhile, my friend, who was the spokesperson for the residents, was cornered and threatened by the women's son, accusing him of bullying her and warning him to "give up or else".
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As for the son, report him to the Police and let them record the threat and talk to him.
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