Any legal citations to back up answers would be much appreciated.
2007-06-05 06:35:58 · 17 answers · asked by mrfunny 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
What state? And what town/county?
You know, every town has a noise ordinance. You should contact the police in your town and ask what the specifics are with regards to the ordinance.
You should also consider the HOA (Home Owners Association) of your condo complex most likely has their rules and regulations and you signed it....just a thought.
2007-06-05 06:39:31 · answer #1 · answered by QueenLori 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard to get a citation example, since noise ordinances vary from one location to another. I'm sure there is a noise ordinance regarding the authorization of your city to prevent noise nuisances, something like the following code for the City of Norfolk:
"Sec. 26-4. Playing of radios, television sets, musical instruments and similar devices.
Operating, playing or permitting the operation or playing of any radio, television, phonograph, drum, musical instrument, sound amplifier or similar device which produces, reproduces or amplifies sound in such a manner as to create noise disturbance across a real property line boundary or within a noise sensitive zone set forth in Table I, "Maximum Sound Pressure Levels," shall constitute a violation of this section."
Check with your city ordinances. You'll have to arrange to measure the sound level in order to back up the nuisance claim.
2007-06-05 13:44:37 · answer #2 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find some soundproofing, or sound muffling materials for the room where his drums are. Old mattresses work great. Prop them up against the walls while he is playing.
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2007-06-05 13:40:26 · answer #3 · answered by Lord of Chaos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking, No. It is if it is after certain hours, in violation of city noise ordinances. The best thing for you to do is to read your purchase agreement. There is probably a home owners association or something like that mentioned. Most condos have such an organization. Contact them for help.
2007-06-05 13:39:51 · answer #4 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I lived in an apt complex.. the neighbor next to me had a son who played drums and the neighbor above me played drums and an electric guitar. I never complained b/c i didnt want to start trouble but other people did and the police were called. they got many warnings and finally quit playing .. but it was a nuisance its disturbing the peace.
2007-06-05 13:39:29 · answer #5 · answered by Elle 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES. How would you like to be awakened to the sound of drums. In a condo there are rules, noise included for the comfort of all residents.
2007-06-05 14:00:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! I don't have the legal citations to back it up but could guess of a few. It's unfortunate but a reality.
2007-06-05 13:41:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's nuisnace, for sure. But I think it would only be illegal, i.e. disturbing the peace, if it was between 9:00 PM & 7:00 AM...Call you police department.
2007-06-05 13:40:29 · answer #8 · answered by jim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Annoying - probably.
If performed within the noise ordinances of your town - perfectly legal.
2007-06-05 13:44:01 · answer #9 · answered by Susie D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, disturbing the peace or noise pollution
2007-06-05 13:40:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋