{"id":12716,"date":"2017-09-24T12:01:52","date_gmt":"2017-09-24T17:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abodo.com\/blog\/?p=12716"},"modified":"2021-01-05T09:26:52","modified_gmt":"2021-01-05T15:26:52","slug":"5-tips-dealing-noisy-neighbor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentable.co\/blog\/5-tips-dealing-noisy-neighbor\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Dealing with a Noisy Neighbor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Noisy neighbors are the worst. Maybe you\u2019ve been woken up by the rhythmic sounds of a high powered vacuum at 2 a.m. Maybe it\u2019s spring break and your college neighbors are on a three day party bender (complete with ear-splitting music.) \u00a0Maybe It\u2019s 3 in the afternoon, your kid has just gotten home from school, and the people you share a wall with are sharing some\u2026 loud quality time together. No matter the situation, the noisy neighbor must be stopped.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve all been there. Noisy neighbors are a common annoyance of any renter\u2019s life. But there are ways to get some peace and quiet while keeping things cordial between you and the people you have to share a yard with. Here are five tips for turning the volume down in a neighborly way.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1. Put Away the Broom<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/Fd5rhgeRn2LsY\" width=\"480\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nIf you want to keep things civil, don\u2019t start by lunging for the nearest broomstick and jabbing it into the ceiling. Similarly, don\u2019t yell at the wall or out the window. Be civil. Approach your neighbor in person, and calmly ask for them to reduce their noise level. They might be surprised to see you \u2014 many people don\u2019t understand how loud they\u2019re being, or how well sound travels through certain materials. Being calm, friendly, and direct can help keep tensions low \u2014 and, if it\u2019s a problem like loud music or a blaring television, relief can be almost instant.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2. Or Pick Up a Pen<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/NX5JyRamVpDuo\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">It\u2019s not always convenient, possible, or reasonable to confront your neighbor directly. So instead of barging in on their raging party, or interrupting their afternoon delight with a firm knock on the door, try the literary approach: Write a direct, polite, and \u2014 this is important \u2014 non-passive-aggressive note. Try to be friendly, and if your lease has \u201cquiet hours,\u201d mention them. Something like:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>Dear Mike,<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>I notice you really like Migos\u2019s hit song \u2018Bad &amp; Boujee.\u2019 I do, too. But in addition to being bad, I am also bougie \u2014 I have to get up to go to work in the mornings at 7. Would you mind using headphones after 10? That\u2019s when our lease\u2019s quite hours start.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>Thanks man,<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>Your neighbor<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">3. Don&#8217;t Demand Absolute Tranquility&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Because as En Vogue once sang, you&#8217;re never gonna get it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/l41m6EGdP9sduKOAM\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Part of living in a building with other people is that you\u2019ll occasionally hear them. When you ask your neighbors to keep it down, what you\u2019re really asking is for them to be reasonable, not absolutely silent. So don\u2019t take any noise at all \u2014 a breaking dish, an occasional loud conversation, the odd Netflix explosion \u2014 as a personal insult.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Instead, play music of your own, wear headphones, and try to deal.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">4. Take a Recording<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/xTk9ZLg70jvMTasphu\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nBut if things don\u2019t get better \u2014 if the parties keep raging, the music keeps playing, and the dogs keep barking \u2014 take an audio recording with your phone. Document the time, duration, and intensity of the noise. You\u2019ll need proof when you escalate things up to your landlord.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">5. Talk to Your Landlord, And If That Doesn&#8217;t Work, the Police<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/C5kKTCYHeHsTm\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">If, after repeated conversations, letters, and reasonable discussions, your neighbors are still hitting the upper decibels, take the issue to your landlord. Explain the situation, being sure to note your own attempts to solve the problem. Present audio documentation and any notes you might have. In essence: Be the reasonable, responsible party, and let your landlord do the rest. If they don\u2019t, file a noise complaint with the police. It\u2019s harsh, but it gets the job done.<\/p>\n<p>Nobody likes a loud neighbor. But you know what else nobody likes? A killjoy. When you\u2019re dealing with neighbor noise, a little bit of friendliness goes a long way. Be direct, be nice, and don\u2019t escalate unless you have to. Chances are you\u2019ll be able to get some peace and quiet without starting an apartment-noise cold war. Because at the end of the day, you still want someone you can borrow butter from, right?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Loud music? Stomping? A dog that won&#8217;t stop barking? A bed that won&#8217;t stop shaking? Dealing with noisy neighbors can be tough. 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