Do my children have the right to play inside? Our downstairs neighbor thinks walking is too noisy on our part.

Answer 1

When I was a kid, we had a neighbor downstairs who wasn't happy unless he was trying to make trouble for us with the landlord. And we did our best to be reasonably quiet. This neighbor also had a drug problem, if I remember correctly.

Now, you could try talking with the neighbor about kids being kids. And with the kids about being courteous to the neighbors. Oh, here's another thing: Ask the kids to wear socks or slippers while they're inside. It does help cut down on the thumping noise.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Its always hard to share space with strangers. Living in an apartment where you have to take others into consideration can cause stress, but you do have to get along so....

your kids should have time to play outside during the day where they can get rid of some of their enegy. That way, when they come in at the end of the day, it wont be as hard to ask them to be a little bit quiet and wind down for bedtime.

Of course your kids have the right to play inside. Your landlord rented you the place with your kids... and your neighbor rented their place knowing that they had to deal with other people... children included.

You did say in your question that your neighbor thinks you walk noisy.... this makes me wonder if there is already some problm there between you. The best way to work on this issue is to try and work out a solution with your neighbor. Maybe if you agree to less noise after a certain hour.... communication is the key, and maybe having the kids in on that will help them learn some responsibility.

Also, talk to the kids... let them know that someone lives downstairs, and they need to try to be careful when playing not to make too much noise. It can be a game for them.

There has to be compromise here. The neighbor needs to understand that kids make noise at certain times, and your family needs to maintain some quiet time to respect your neighbors. Do the best you can so that there is peace on the homefront. Children need to learn lessons early about respect and space and getting along, and they will mirror what they see. Give them something good to learn, while making sure their needs are met... and your neighbors too. Good luck!

Answer 3

Yes they do! But to try to keep the peace, maybe you can ask the neighbor for a time cut off. If they work a odd shift, maybe they sleep at different times. Ask and find out, so maybe you can try to minimize the jumping after a certain hour. I have 2 boys and I know it's difucult. But if the downstairs neighbor does go to bed early....is it really to much to ask? We all need to try to get along.

Answer 4

I know how your neighbors feel, I live downstairs and when kids are running and playing upstairs it sounds like and feels like they are going to come through the ceiling. Take the kids outside to get out some of their energy.

Answer 5

Sure they do. Living in that situation both you and your neighbors would expect noise. I would consider allowing your Children to do their ruff housing outside. And encourage less active playing inside. Depending on the age of your precious ones you might explain to them that someone is living down stairs directly under their house. Who knows they might understand.

Good Luck... to you both.

Answer 6

i highly doubt that its normal walking that is bothering your neighbor... ive lived in an appartment under kids before...and they sound terribly loud even though there just acting like normal kids. finally in our appartment building..families with children were only allowed on the main floor. then they could do whatever they wanted cuz only the parkade was underneath them.

Answer 7

you can explain to your children about courtesy and to the neighbor about them being kids...kids have as much right as the neighbors you know...if they need the stairs to access outside then by all means YES....you pay rent so to @#$% with the neighbor...definitely side with your kids on this one...plus it gives you some down time...try letting the neighbors be considerate for a change