I have even invited her down to hear what it sounds like. She has a 5 yr old daughter and they have hard wood floors. My lease does have a clause about residents maintaining their apartment as not to disturb the peaceful enjoyment of others, which to me should include maintaining the noise of your children. I have called the landlord previously and was told if it's just regular footsteps, etc., there's nothing they can do. Well.........regular footsteps with high heels on a 5 yr old, or an adult, sounds like an AK47 going off down here. A 5 yr old riding a big wheel, jumping off furniture, running from room to room is NOT "regular" footsteps. I am so frustrated that I plan to get up at 3 am and beat on my ceiling or drag various objects across it as to disturb her as bad as I get it, with any luck. I know it won't fix it, but I think I'll feel better. I work nights and this is similar to 3 in the morning for me. And yes, she and the landlord are aware of my work schedule.
2006-11-21 12:07:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
A buddy of mine had a similiar problem. (barbells dropping) He made a loop tape of the george of the jungle theme. stacked boxes then put his speakers (powerful ones) against the ceiling. put insulation around his door so the noise wouldn't be heard in the hall. Cranked up the volume and left for 3 days to stay at my place.
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2006-11-22 03:46:10 · answer #1 · answered by Sid B 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
That is one of the bad things about working nights - you really can't expect the whole world to adjust to your schedule.
I understand your frustration, but you can't expect your neighbor to keep a 5-year-old quiet all day long so you can sleep. Since your landlord was aware of your schedule when you rented the apartment, he/she should find you another apartment where it is quieter - preferably with YOU on the top floor. If this is only a two-apartment building, or if there are not likely to be any vacancies in the near future, you should discuss options with your landlord such as being let out of the lease early if you can find another apartment, since the landlord has not fulfilled his/her part of the bargain.
Again, I understand your frustration - I have been a shift worker before and I know what it's like to be on a different schedule from everyone else. But I don't think this particular situation is EVER going to be resolved to your benefit, unless maybe the woman upstairs will trade apartments with you or you are able to work out one of the alternatives suggested above with your landlord.
Good luck!
2006-11-21 12:19:42 · answer #2 · answered by dreamweaver.629ok 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a tough situation, because it sounds to me like they might be telling the truth about it being normal noise. In my experience, it's always best to get the apartment on the top floor, because everything is SO loud when you're underneath someone.
The only thing I can think of is could you possibly get a different apartment in the building, or ask the landlord to put some carpeting down? It's a long shot, but it might be worth asking. If all else fails, you might just have to get a new apartment with better soundproofing if you have to stay on the night shift.
2006-11-21 12:48:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately you are learning the hard way that it is best to always live on the top floor. In any event, you may not be stuck. See if the landlord will move you. If not, buy some good earplugs and turn on some white noise to help you get to sleep and stay asleep. If all fails consult an attorney who may be able to get you relief in court.
2006-11-21 14:19:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might help a little bit to pick up one of those sound machine thingies - They sell them at Bed, Bath & Beyond and places like that. One company that makes them is Homedics - they have outdoor sounds and are really very soothing. While they probably will not drown out the sound of the 5 year old, it will possibly take the edge off of the noise. Kids can be wonderful, but it is their nature to be little noise makers.
2006-11-21 15:17:08 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. Goddess 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have a problem. the noise is your specific problem. yes, children make sound and noise -- and they are not made aware. my suggestion is since there is a lady "up" there and you did not mention "hub" -- I think you should propose to move up -- so no one will live downstairs to hear all that noise. It is an idea. as for a real solution-- yes you have tenant rights, and she has the same and some more since she has a "child". the best way is to resolve amicably -- have you tried "ear plugs" (you can claim their cost) -- or sleep when the kid is not running around...be inventive -- this a real life situation and you have to deal with it with a sense of hum our. hope it helps.
2006-11-21 12:19:58 · answer #6 · answered by s t 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take this as a learning experiance, why did you not by now beat your ceillings? don't send nice, send direct complaints to parties involved regarding disturbance clause, local authouirites will pursue this matter to which method they see fit, your landlord talks nonsence, get his written stupid remarks to see legal position pre involvement from authorities .NEVER BUY OR LEASE PROPERTY IF NOISE IS AN ISSUE TILL YOU CAN AFFORD THE TOP FLOORS.
2006-11-21 12:48:44 · answer #7 · answered by dinaro5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's ok. individually, i think of you will possibly desire to be greater particular approximately what you like your neighbour to do. Like what time you will like the noise became down and what point of noise you're arranged to settle for e.g. 3/4 of the present quantity at any given time and under 0.5 the present quantity between the hours of ___ and ____. No music at ____ am/pm and so on. @Chloe's mom and Betty White... - nicely, that's similar to asserting, 'whats up, I took your poem and that i replaced the words to healthful me, so now might you recommendations asserting your poem wisely?'
2016-10-04 05:37:32 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋