Should I move or should I stay due to baby being born? Long story to read, short to answer.?

Question

My 1/2 duplex was originally built to be one suite. It is now two and thus has NO soundproofing. I can hear the neighbors alarm clock! They can hear mine. I can hear their t.v. channel and their arguements.. often word for word. My concern is that I am having a baby in a few months. They say the porch door in my enterance echos in their place. I am in the basement and it is cold. I turn the heat on, and they sweat and open their windows in a Canadian winter. These neighbors are moving this week, thank god, because they complained ALOT. I don't know who will my new neighbors will be. But my newborn will cry and wake up at night several times and they will hear everything as they will be right above me. I don't want to be tense with my baby crying and being more uncomfortable in my home then I was with these neighbors.I am a single mom and would move when my lease is up with a newborn baby and a 7 year old.I love my location now.It is for sale, also getting new landlord.What would u do?

Answer 1

You sound really unhappy & uncomfortable and for that reason alone I would consider moving the best option. It's hard enough being a new mom without pressure from neighbours to keep down the noise.

That said once the baby is here it's going to be difficult to find the energy and time to move when you've got a newborn to cope with. So either move now or once your little one is around 3 months.

But most of all, don't feel embarrassed or pressured by your neighbours to inhibit your behaviour with your new baby. The lack of soundproofing isn't your fault! Enjoy your precious new arrival and good luck with the delivery!

Congratulations x

Answer 2

I would move. It’s hard to move while being pregnant but it is much harder to move with the baby. Post a wanted letter in your local newspaper. Say that you are looking for a roommate and you are going to have a baby. Do you have a friend that does not mind renting a place with you? I’m sure that there is a another woman out there, with a child or without one, that would not mind living with a baby. It will not be that expensive if you share a 2 bedroom apartment and much more convenient. Your new landlord might not like the complaints he would get from your neighbors and could evict you, then you would have to find a place is a hurry.

Also if the place is for sale the new buyer might have other plans for the building, maybe tear the wall down or change something else. Eventually they would have to abide by the lease contract but you still could stress out allot dealing with the situation . We just rented a new place and 4 month later our landlord decided that he wants to sell and is forcing us to sign a monthly lease. He has no legal right to do so but he sure is trying to annoy us and the situation is really unpleasant.
If we are late on one payment or someone complaints he could throw us out. But right now there is not allot that he can do . I’m sure you don’t want to be in a situation where you will be given a weeks notice to pack and go.

Answer 3

I would move if I was you. I know it's hard w/ a newborn, but we moved when my son was only 1 month old and still made it work. It's stressful enough having a newborn in the house, the last thing you'll want is annoying, judgemental neighbors complaining constantly. Is there anyone nearby (friends or family), who could help you out a little when you move? If you do, I would definitely do it. Maybe you could have someone babysit for you on that day or something while you're taking care of everything. Goodluck!

Answer 4

You don't know if your new neighbors will be understanding or not. They might complain more then the other neighbors did. I would say its best to move and quickly because it will be really hard with the new baby. If you like your location then stay around where you live also try staying in the same school district for the 7 year old it would be hard to switch schools when this school year is almost complete.

Answer 5

I would move if you feel uncomfortable. Try to move before the baby is born but if you cant, move when your lease is up. Start looking for places now. I'd stay in the same neighborhood so you dont have to go through the headache of switching schools with your 7 year old. Also, if you work, you will not have to worry about changing jobs..

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Answer 7

There are a few options for you to consider.

You could, and probably should move. you need to feel comfortable when your at home and it doesn't sound like you will be.

You could move up to the other apartment so your not the one that is cold.

Or who ever your new neighbors are you could let them know what the problems are and tell them how you feel. you never know they maybe helpful and understanding.

Good luck :)

Answer 8

I would move, but not just because of the crying also because if your new neighbors make alot of noise it could disturb the baby.

Answer 9

The best thing to do is probalbly start looking for a new apartment or house that you can afford before the baby is born and then once you find a house/apt. move in a.s.a.p.

Answer 10

I think that if you have to move because your property is for sale that you should move before the baby is born.