BITCHY neighbors compaining constantly!?

Question

Okay.. so I just moved into an different apartment in the same complex I've been in for a little over a year.
I've been there less than a month and my neighbors have complained 3 times about my "loud music."
I know it's not "too loud" because my former neighbor, whom I lived above for a solid YEAR never complained!!
I had to turn the music almost all the way down for them to stop banging on the floor.
I know they're entitled to quiet enjoyment of their apartment, but I'm also entitled to be able to play music or have the TV on without constant complaints. AND IT'S NOT EVEN THAT LOUD!! Yet, they can stomp up and down the steps, which are attached to the other side of my livingroom wall and I haven't bitched once!!
I realize this is part of aparment living, but if they keep complaining, I could be evicted for nothing!!
I pay rent here, too and I should be able to enjoy music or watch TV without having to worry if this ***** is complaining again!!
what do I do?!?!?

Dang, you guys are harsh..
I guess a bit further explanation is needed.
First of all, my former neighbor was an old man, so I doubt the "crush" theory.
Secondly, I can't move back to my old pad since it is way too small. my son needs his own room and I'm not going to live in crowded quarters just so that these people can have complete silence. There is a lot of noise that goes on in apartments you just can't help. I'm not sure my that my neighbors understand this.
Yes, I know some people are more sensitive to noise, but I am well within my legal rights to have my stereo on before curfew.
and as I mentioned.. it was at a very resaonable volume and it was where I could barely hear it, so I just turned it off.
Apartments just have a lousy sound barrier.. unless you want your neighbors to tiptoe round the place and wear headphones or sit in complete silence, you have to come to an accord.
I'd understand the complaints if I was playing my tunes at top volume at 3 am.

Answer 1

I could not stand livng in a apt I got evicted for having loud music.Later I found a house...and now..I'm in peace and happy.
All this to tell you.Turn it down a notch or you will be evicted.I had neighbors from heck and they complain everyday.So be lucky they don't go to office everyday ..
When you have a big white paper on your door about a 3 day notice you will remember me.

I can say.It was the best mistake of my life.I can turn up the stero system and throw happy birthday partys host things for holidays..Is so much better having a home..so-when I told my real estate agent that I needed a home ASAP before I get evicted he helped..and Now I live in nice house and no annoying neighbors that knock on your door when they feel like it.

Later I took them to court for the fact that they got me invicted from my place...So I won from the law sue about close to 5k.after all they made me MOVE OUT! The judge said..They should have been more understanding since I had a 15mths old baby at the time..yeah when they invict you take them to court..


live n learn the hard way.

Answer 2

It's an old story and my next door neighbour complained about the previous occupants of my house and I found that the loudspeakers were on the adjoining wall. loudness is very much what can be tolerated by the uninterested forced to listen. If you are playing music the sound most heard is the thump of the base. I must confess I find very little of this a nuisance. From the terms and attitude displayed in your question I must admit that my sympathies lie with the people living above. I suspect that your previous neighbours where very pleased when you left. Not complaining does not always mean that a noise is not too loud, but rather a toleration or perhaps not willing to cause bother

Answer 3

There are probably some laws in your area that you should check... Where I live there are noise ordinances such as - you can live your life turn your music up if you want to until a certain time at night.

You should check your local laws, and then when the neighbors come to ***** you can hopefully say
" I'm within my rights according to the noise ordinances, but if you knock one kernal of my popcorn ceiling off by stomping on your floor again, I'm going to call the police. And please try not to sound like a heard of elephants everytime you haul yourselves up the stairs. Maybe if you are so sensitive to others living near you, you should move into a single family dwelling"

Wouldn't that be fun?

OH - or take up a musical instrument, maybe a clarinet, nice and squeaky, and practice a lot with your windows open. Yeah, then they won't be bothered by all that pesky thump thump thumping from the bass. What, are they going to complain about you trying to learn something and improve yourself?

But really, if I were you I'd talk to the landlord/manager about it, just to let them know whats going on. It's a good thing that you are in the same complex still, because your apt managers will know that you aren't a troublemaker based on your history at the other apartment.
:)

Answer 4

Your former neighbors may have been hard of hearing or just liked the music. Dial it down. Music doesn't have to be loud to be enjoyed. Apartment walls are notoriously thin. They may want to hear there own music or hear the TV. Maybe they have a sleeping baby or small children. Try to be understanding. Try to get on good terms with them. Invite them over for coffee or a drink. Ask how loud is to loud. You'll be much happier when you can get along with them.

Answer 5

I know it's not "too loud" because my former neighbor, whom I lived above for a solid YEAR never complained!
So what? Maybe your previous neighbor liked your music, maybe he was insensitive to noise, maybe he didn't like to complain, maybe he had a crush on you ... the point is, 'too loud' is a relative term.
Here's what you do: go and talk to your bitchy new neighbors. Ask them to sit in their apartment while you turn on your music, then phone them. Then alter the volume of your music and your TV until you find an acceptable compromise. You are both entitled to quiet enjoyment of your respective apartments.
If they are being truly ridiculous about the noise levels, you might have to test the actual decibel level in their apartment and compare it to your local laws.
Third option: move back to your old apartment.

Answer 6

That's apartment living. It's just something that neighbors deal with or don't. Apparently your neighbors don't won't ANY disturbances. The walls are so thin, you can't really help to hear some noise. Some people like myself just don't say anything because I make noise too. Maybe your old neighbor actually did hear you but just opted not to mention it.
Next time you move, maybe consider a house.

Answer 7

U talk 2 the landlord and get them 2 talk 2 the bitchy neighbors. I know living in an apartment with surrounding people isn't easy, but they need 2 understand that some noise is part of apartment life. If they don't like it, that's their problem and they should move. Plus,they shouldn't be allowed 2 treat u so miserably either.

Answer 8

From past experience, I believe that the "complainer" is at least 70% of the problem.

In this case, it is you that is complaining about them, and you are 70% responsible. If your music and TV wasn't so loud, chances are the wouldn't be complaining. I think if you turn down the sound, the problem will "fix" itself. If not, maybe they should go to the landlord about your excessive noise.

You can't "fix" them but you can change your habits.

Answer 9

Probably not what you want to hear, but move back to the other apartment with the better neighbor. Don't know if that's possible but it would be a better situation....

Answer 10

Maybe you don't think you are listening to the music/TV loud but in reality you could be. Just be considerate or try to compromise with them.