Okay I recently moved into a small bedroom apartment that is very noisey. My door is located right next to the hallway exit door and every time people leave in and out I hear the SLAM! of the door. Even when I go into my bedroom and close the door, I can hear the exit door slamming. Its very annoying. So I decided to put a phone book by the exit door so that it stays pryed open and I dont have to hear it opening and closing. My landlord says I cant do this- but I told her its too loud when it slams. How can I solve this problem?
2006-08-14 11:16:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
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2006-08-17 04:46:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The door should have a door closer on top of the door, where it will close the door gently but without the force you keep hearing. This will prevent unwanted from coming into the apartment too. If there is a door closer on top of the door it's due for some repair or needs to be recharged to prevent it from slamming shut each time.
2006-08-14 12:58:03 · answer #2 · answered by El_Nimo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask them to put some foam around the door or install a mechanism to slow the door so it doesnt bang. The landlord can't evict you for doing that. There is no clause in the lease banning phone books.
2006-08-14 11:24:38 · answer #3 · answered by tianac23@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you getting evicted? Try looking at the notice. It usually gives a reason.
I think hallway doors have to remain closed for fire and insurance purposes. You can't just leave them propped open.
Ask them to install one of those air hinges so you don't have to listen to the slamming noise.
2006-08-15 01:34:27 · answer #4 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your landlord could put a pneumatic hinge on the top of the door like they have in businesses. Not sure what they're called but it will make the door shut more gently.
2006-08-14 11:22:13 · answer #5 · answered by M. T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to talk with your landlord. i have a problem like that as well. is the door capeable of being locked..or is there an alternet route people can take. this is a problem you really need to ask your landlord about rather than us!
2006-08-14 11:23:44 · answer #6 · answered by front_page_hottie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The door closer is prabably set too loose. Tell your landlord to adjust it.
2006-08-14 11:22:54 · answer #7 · answered by Jeff M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you get a thirty day notice. They can't evict you for that. Unless! You don't have a lease, and they don't like you. They can pretty much do it. If you fight it and lose, you'll have an eviction on your record, and you DON'T want that. Tell them to have it repaired.
2006-08-14 11:23:29 · answer #8 · answered by GiGi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, so where's the part about her telling you that you're evicted? Did I miss something???
2006-08-14 11:25:33 · answer #9 · answered by Kitten2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Earplugs, or move to a better apartment.
2006-08-14 11:22:46 · answer #10 · answered by My Evil Twin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋