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Noisy neighbours - help!
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Norman_Castle wrote: »So a lease is a rental agreement which will often have clauses about tenant behavior which HA will act on as proven by this thread.
...Which will often have clauses about tenant behaviour, which are sometimes actionable, which the HA will act....
It seems the only reason they got involved is because the noise was during the night.0 -
Rather than approach him directly, is it worth popping a note through the door stating 'I'm working from home on X date' or something similar and asking if he could keep the noise to a minimum at a specific time? He may not realise he is disturbing you, it might be worth a shot.0
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Rather than approach him directly, is it worth popping a note through the door stating 'I'm working from home on X date' or something similar and asking if he could keep the noise to a minimum at a specific time? He may not realise he is disturbing you, it might be worth a shot.
How would that be better than a face-face?0 -
Rather than approach him directly, is it worth popping a note through the door stating 'I'm working from home on X date' or something similar and asking if he could keep the noise to a minimum at a specific time? He may not realise he is disturbing you, it might be worth a shot.
There's something passive aggressive about communication by notes, "This is what I don't like about you and this is what I want you to do about it". I'm no fan of noisy people, but my response to such a note would be a link to my Spotify playlist.
My first thought was speaking to the neighbour, but I expect that isn't going to happen since OP has got the HA involved. It would be interesting to know if OP ever tried the civilised approach.0 -
As a person who likes to work in silence, and is lucky enough to have neighbours either side who are there but very quiet, I do feel sympathy for you.
It is well known that music that is not to the taste of the hearer is perceived subjectively as louder than some that is to their taste.
Presumably you are already keeping a diary of when & how long you can hear the music? Slightly outside the box this, but it might be an idea to also write down stuff in more detail such as what the tracks are and/or the words you can hear being sung . . . might give whoever you report it to an idea of just how much you can actually hear . . .
would've . . . could've . . . should've . . .
A.A.A.S. (Associate of the Acronym Abolition Society)
There's definitely no 'a' in 'definitely'.0 -
I'm an HA tenant and my lease states very clearly that no illegal acts such as drug-taking must happen in the property. Is it obvious and heavy use? I'd be particularly worried about that, especially if he's dealing. What did the HA say about this?
My neighbours are pretty appalling too, though the nature of them is more along the lines of yelling, swearing and throwing things at tiny yelling children.
The previous tenant was rude and loud with his music - but on the whole he was less of a problem.
Hope you get things sorted for the best OP.0 -
I can imagine it must be irritating in the extreme to work hard and pay your own way only for some lazy young layabout to be able to sit at home during the day playing loud music smoking drugs, not working and getting his rent paid for by the taxpayer.
In the past anyone acting like this would be chucked out. But no more. You are the problem - not him.
Sadly you can complain all you like - but either he moves or you have to. Because otherwise this will stress you out and make you ill. Don't let this lowlife ruin your life!0 -
I have every sympathy. I can't help with the legal side but to keep sane I wear earphones and use an app on my phone called Relax and Sleep, which is free. Good combinations of white noise and other sounds block everything out.0
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I really would try and speak to him. 'Mention' it rather than complain. Sometimes people really don't realise what impact thier behaviour has and are more likely to cooperate if you ask them nicely rather than make them believe you are trying to get them into trouble. This happened to us. When my husband spoke to the guy concerned, he noticed he had a hearing aid. The guy was very apologetic and the noise stopped immediately. Worth a try anyway!0
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As he is below you, I can only suggest you take up tap dancing or perhaps the trumpet?
If he is smoking illegal stuff, call the police.
If they deem the noise to be acceptable during the day, then you will have to prove otherwise. DB meter? Recordings?Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')
No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)0
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