Noisy neighbours?

Question

We have nieghbours who have religious meetings at their house often. The problem is that quite often these meetings go on very late, after 10pm at night. Sometimes they still have people coming and going til 1am. They are very noisy. We have asked them to keep the noise down after 10pm, as the law states, but so far they are not taking much notice. most of the noise stems from them sitting in an area of their garden that is right under out bedroom windows and talking , shouting and laughing really loudly. I would call the police but because there is no loud music im afraid they might not take the complaint seriously.
We are getting really sick of being kept awake half the night but still having to get up at 4.45am for work.
Any suggestions?

Answer 1

You've asked nicely, hopefully explained the situation to them and made them understand that you need to wake up early for work. And yet, they still do it. This means one of a few things:
1) They're really farking stupid and only think it applies when you speak to them and then forget about it the next day.
2) They think they're doing something bigger than you are so they feel it's their right to keep you up.
3) They're mean, self rightious bastards and don't care who they're inconvenicing.

In all three cases I'd simply call the cops. You've been nice, you've been patient and now you need to get the job done.

All I can say is you're a lot more patient than I am. Had I been in your shoes I'd have done something about it by now.

Answer 2

This would be my approach:

1. Inform your neighbors at another time (non-meeting time) about your need to have quiet after 10 pm. Maybe you can compromise to 11 pm. They might not be aware.

2. If the noise continues, then inform your neighbors in front of their friends to keep the noise down. Showing up in your pajamas might add a dramatic flare. Be nice, but don't smile, giggle, or apologize for asking.

3. If the noise continues, call the police. Don't dial 911 as some have suggested. This is not a life and death emergency. Call the regular police number for your city.

4. If the police have to be continually called out, ask the police for advice on what to do next. Also, find out if any of the other neighbors are feeling as you do. Perhaps, you could band together.

5. Throughout it all, keep a cool head. You might need the help of these same neighbors in an emergency one day.

Answer 3

I'm not a religious person but I would suggest that the answer is in the Bible – love thy neighbour. These people will always get on your nerves and keep you awake if you don't like them, but if you understand the pleasure they get from their noisy meetings and positively want them to have a good time, you will find that you can sleep through it all. Trust me – I've tried it and it works.

Calling the noise police will induce the opposite of love on both sides and won't be effective anyway because the police can't be everywhere every night. The noise will continue and will just disturb you even more next time. If all else fails, convert to their religion ;-)

Answer 4

I would think of perhaps writing a similar note to put on their door. That they are inconsiderately keeping you up at night when you need to get up early for work. Noise is noise thinks it depends on local laws as far as police responding. Some won't unless there is complaints from more than one neighbor. I would try and kind direct approach. Of course they are neighbors and you don't want to tick them off but if they are religious hopefully they will see your viewpoint.

Answer 5

Doesn't matter the type of meeting. Call the cops. Always be polite and smile them, cause if they're trying to get on your nerves, not letting get on your nevres will get on theirs.

I live in the sticks, can't see why anyone would live in the city. Tried a few times and hated it.

Answer 6

purchase some Ear plugs, they'd actual artwork! by utilising the way i'm deaf, so convinced i'm blessed! :p i will actual sleep at nighttime like a toddler if I were given prepare music outdoors of the residing house! would opt to attempt Police and they're going to ask them to diminish their drum/music... at particular time, quite in the course of week day (artwork). do not pass over the subsequent door on my own, cuz you do not recognize what they are able to!!!

Answer 7

OMG rrabbit, go hug a tree!

Call the police. You've tried asking them nicely. They are being inconsiderate. I don't care if it is a prayer meeting, a devil worship, or they are baking cupcakes for the burn victims at the local children's hospital! This is about social responsibility and respect for your neighbors and being accountable.

911, simple.

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Answer 8

give them a taste of their own medicine, one of the days when they do not have any meeting ; you organize a party with a soft and continous irritating music ( some thing which they dont like ). Run till 1 am in the morning. Do it two times , they will start listening to you.

Answer 9

When they are loud after hours call the police on them. Keep doing so, be persistent. Eventually they should either stop or move.

Answer 10

There doesn't have to be loud music for you to call the police. Anytime your neighbors are disturbing the peace of the neighborhood, you can/should call.