Hi, I have some new neigbours who have moved in next to us , and one of the men has developed a habit of making telephone calls on his mobile outside in the early hours of the morning. This has happened on two occassions so far, namely 1230am, and 330am respectively. Noise is quite an issue on our street here in Scotland, UK as the houses are quite close to each other. How do I deal with this situation as I want to remain anonymous. Don't know what type of people these are living next to me?
2007-06-28 18:40:45 · 11 answers · asked by zabeonline 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There is probably a noise ordinance in your neighborhood. Report him to the police for violating the noise ordinance. You can indeed do that anonymously.
Quite frankly, it would probably be better if you just asked him to be quieter when he takes his calls at those hours. Just be friendly and he'll probably oblige.
2007-06-28 18:50:37 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't be anonymous, just be honest and go and talk to your neighbours.
Call round, be as polite and non-aggressive as you can, and ask if you can have a quick word. Explain the situation- that his phonecalls outside are keeping you awake- and that you appreciate it's not his FAULT (like you said, houses are close together, and people DO sometimes have to make phonecalls) and that you appreciate it's only happened a couple of times, but that it DOES distrurb you. Explain that you're not trying to be difficult or start an argument- more than anything you're trying to AVOID one happening.
Once things are ironed out, make a point of talking about something else (try and have a conversation starter in mind first) or, failing that, getting to know / be friendly towars your neughbours. You don't have to become best friends, but it's better if the only time you ever speak to them isn't because you had a problem with them.
Doing things anonymously never helps matters. All that'll happen is it'll create tension and / or hostility and in the long run things'll get worse. Just be honest and open. If you get it thrown back in your face (but don't go round there expecting it to be thrown back in your face- if you go around with a negative outlook it'll show a mile off) then you can at least say you were civil and upfront.
Best of luck.
2007-06-29 02:00:00 · answer #2 · answered by Phil K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to have a family living next door but they have moved out now. Anyway, first try talking to your neighbours, they may be approachable, may not even realise how thin the walls are or that if they talk outside your windows are open and you can here them.
Many years ago when I was younger and had new neighbours, I offered to help them do something or other and got rewarded with a coffee, whilst we had our get to know each other chat, I pointed out that the walls were thin but once they got carpet on the stairs then I'd probably not hear them anymore, anyway they then said they did have carpet on the stairs, I wanted the ground to open up, but at least it broke the ice and they stopped thudding up and down the stairs from then on..... all the best
2007-06-29 01:57:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have a very wealthy middle eastern family living two houses away from us. To make you feel better we HAD the same problem. The neighbour across the road deceided he had enough. He borrowed two large speakers and arround 2am in the morning he played electronic music full volume. However before he proceded to blast this musi in their direction the entier neighbour hood were warned and he received our blessing. Yes the cops did turn up....it's three months now and it's all quiet on our western front.l
2007-06-29 03:48:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Invite them round for dinner and drinks and drop it into conversation. Just say that the walls in the street are really thin and that you can even hear when the neighbours are on the phone. I would go with making friends with them first and asking them favours later. Anyone will look out for someone who is nice but people hate those who just demand.
2007-06-29 02:29:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
been there done that and worn the tee shirt,,,one neighbour knowing i worked nights would mow his lawn at 730 in the morning 3-4 times a week....i came home in my lunch break 2am and under his bedroom window i beat hell out of a dustbin lid with a big stick,,,,he didnt do it again..
a more recent neighbour played noisy music at all hours but stayed up all saturday night and slept all day sunday,,,,not for long...my stereo speakers placed against his bedroom wall on sunday am soon had him seeing the light,
2007-06-29 02:09:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If its happened on only two occasions so far then it can't be called a habit. Just leave it. Be friendly and try to get to know them. If it carries on and becomes a habit and wakes you up or genuinely interferes with your life in some way then you'll be able to mention it in a friendly way.
2007-06-29 03:05:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you wake them up in the morning so they are tired at night and go to bed early.Try turning the TV up LOUD in the morning or maybe face your hifi speakers against the party wall.They should get the hint.
2007-06-29 02:00:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could always soundproof the wall --- not too hard to do -- brb -- http://www.customaudiodesigns.co.uk/articles/howtowalls.htm
2007-06-29 01:50:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could always try talking to them
2007-06-29 01:54:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋