Neighbour problems - loud noise, parties, shouting - all day every day

Chopsie&Chelvis

Coeus wrote: »

There are certain people you could call to make such problems 'disappear'.

Probably work out cheaper than soundproofing...

If you have any numbers ....

Coeus

Chopsie&Chelvis wrote: »

If you have any numbers ....

LOL. You don't call them, they call you...

chris_n_tj

Ring your locol council noise team, you will find they are a great help and usually will be able to sort it out. You can also ask for their out of hours number and when the night noise starts give them a ring, believe me they will sort it for you . xx

Good luck with the baby, I think you need at least a week off work to maybe sleep during the day when its quiet, go and see your Doctor ASAP.

Ihatecameron

There is no point feeling intimidated, if you report them to environmental health the first thing they will ask you is to have a word with them, so have a polite word with them first.

If that fails, a good old fashioned punch up usually does the trick, if your hubby is not a wimp that is.

Coeus

In all seriousness there are three approaches you can take:

1. Attempt to work out an agreement with them. The easiest to attempt, success rate however is another matter. It's good you are having a meeting with them, at least one way or another you can tick this off the list.

2. The legal route. This is more complicated, prolonged and typically ineffectual for both the original problem and neighbourhood disruption. Expect escalation if you go down this path.

3. Get the lads round. Very much depends on what you are comfortable with morally and what you/your spose/friends/family are capable of. Also effective on squatters.

I will say this however. If anyone was putting my child at risk all options would be justified.

Jowo_2

The environmental health dept can't do anything about ordinary household noise - such as footsteps, conversation, door closing. Here's some advice from Shelter.

http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/neighbourhood_issues/noise_nuisance

Ihatecameron

Jowo wrote: »

The environmental health dept can't do anything about ordinary household noise - such as footsteps, conversation, door closing. Here's some advice from Shelter.

http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/neighbourhood_issues/noise_nuisance

Yes, I think it has to be over 100db for them to take action, like loud music in the early hours for eg.

sandraroffey

talk to environmental health at your council. they can help.

Matt1977

I'm assuming the inconsiderate neighbours have a mortgage on the house?

Had problems with a neighbour's son once. Got the local council involved, who were excellent. Wrote to the Leaseholders of the next door property and threatened to contact their mortgage company if the nuisance persisted. The threat worked, Son got kicked out.

I think on that basis, the mortgage company will withdraw the loan if their own customers are being a pain.

Keep a log of the incidents of noise.

Pinkruth

As a number of people have said environmental health would be a good point of call for some advice in the first instance. If you are having no luck knocking the door, post a polite note, if this doesnt work post it via Royal Mail recorded. At least if environmental health get involved you can show them that you have tried to address the problem politely. If the neighbour the other side could do the same then that would help. I know its not much and it may seem a long winded process, but dont let them force you out of your home. Check direct gov, see if there is any other advice on there.

Good luck, let us know how you get on.