How do I deal with my neighbors banging?
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How do I deal with my neighbors banging?
Non-Aggressive Strategies for Dealing With Noisy Neighbors
- Knock on the Wall. If you live in an apartment or a townhouse, sound will often travel through the walls and floor.
- Communicate.
- Write a Letter.
- Move to the Top Floor.
- Consider Your Noise.
- Earplugs/Headphones.
- Contact Superintendent.
What should you do if you have a noise neighbor?
Call the Cops – If nothing has worked, you should call the police. You can show the police that you have attempted to solve the noise problem on your own, but that your neighbor continues to violate the noise ordinances. At this point, the police may come in and investigate.
Should you knock on neighbors door?
When a neighbor is being so loud it can’t be drowned out, and for long enough that it’s disturbing sleep, a quick and effective solution is to knock on the adjoining wall (or ceiling, or floor). Don’t just tap–knock loudly enough you can be sure they’ll hear it, but don’t pound angrily, either.
What to do if your neighbor is making noise all day?
If noisy neighbors don’t change their behavior, the next step should be to write a letter (keep a copy), detailing the noise. There is one exception to this. If noisy neighbors respond in manner so hostile that you fear for your safety, your next step when noise occurs should be a call to the police.
What should I do if my Neighbor is harassing me?
If you have followed through with the steps and letter, don’t start banging things around in your home or turning up the music to annoy the neighbor. Simply report behavior to the appropriate authorities. To respond otherwise is to weaken your case should you need to take the matter to small court.
How to deal with noisy neighbors in a duplex?
Noisy neighbors are a common problem for people living in a duplex. Reason suggests that you should first attempt to address noisy neighbors about the noise. This conversation should be polite, even friendly.
Can I Sue my Neighbors for noisy neighbors?
Start with landlords or HOAs and continue with calls to the police department, when absolutely necessary. You might want to enlist other neighbors who may also be bothered by the same noisy neighbors. Overall, your goal is to establish a pattern of behavior should you need to sue the neighbors for nuisance behavior.