posted by sarcasticah at 1:55 PM on October 4, 2014 The fact that she apparently was using a baseball bat on something should reinforce this. It is impossible not to hear your neighbor. She has cursed at me for dropping a bag of … She is barely 2 and obviously doesn't understand the concept of people being downstairs and that running … This is probably unlikely, but in the event that neighbors are complaining about your TV and radio volume, you might want to get your hearing checked. No one expects you to wear flats all the time, or wear sneakers to work, but it can be considerate to avoid wearing work shoes while you get ready in the morning. If your area rugs are thin, you might consider putting some padding under them. The letter from their attorney stated that some of the rugs were too thin and there were areas that weren’t covered! to everyone on here i am going through the same thing being a downstairs tenant. Is there a real estate board with whom you can file a complaint? These ladies just want it to be absolutely quiet at all times and as long as they rent they aren’t going to get that. Let us know in the comments. Yes, the neighbors can hear you upstairs and beside you also, sounds travel upwards also especially voices up and besides, so if I were you I would speak lightly about important subjects, social security numbers, and other important topics. A little noise is inevitable in life, especially in apartment living. He has complained to break the lease over this, but i'm not sure if he would actually go through with that. I live in an older apartment building and my neighbor(s) upstairs tread very heavily when walking on their floor, and this causes my ceiling and even floor to vibrate.Listening to music doesn't drown the thumps, and earplugs haven't helped either. Have any other good tips for keeping your noise in your own space? Some associations have very detailed rules pertaining to how an owner may install hardwood floors. Using rugs or tapestries as wall hangings can also help absorb extra noise and keep it from getting to your neighbor. She also hosts the “Real Estate Minute” on her YouTube channel. I've read about asking neighbors to be more quiet but none of the answers help my situation.. My cat is older, and has never really meowed before now. We are now renting a small duplex, and have been there for over a year. Kitchn is a source of inspiration for a happier, healthier life in your kitchen. ... My downstairs neighbor knows I’m on to him and he has a hatred for me . Keep them by the door and put them on right as you’re ready to go, and your neighbor won’t have to hear you wandering up and down the halls before 9 a.m. 3. I am not allowed to talk, save for the first 15 minutes before the board meetings, etc. The next day around 11, I noticed my cats zoom past the door and down the hallway. More Matters: Be wary of services that claim to solve your foreclosure problems. Don’t drill into the walls early in the morning or play music late at night. I don’t know how “majority” becomes defined as anything over 50 percent. My apartment at the time was on the bottom floor and luckily, my upstairs neighbors … You can have an allergic reaction to certain breeds, or to one pet, but not to others of the same breed, simply because of their coat. Question of the moment to my feline loving friends: My upstairs neighbor lets her cat--just one cat--run around topping over things, rolling its toys around the floor (which is linoleum over bare concrete, no padding so I hear EVERY NOISE just over a pin drop) and occasionally knocking over its scratching tower which--I kid you not--makes my windows rattle. It then goes on to say that large rugs that cover the majority of a hardwood floor area are acceptable. I am sure they'll love to hear about someone banging on their property. If the neighbor does, then the question is whether you can do anything to remedy the situation. My downstairs neighbor banged on the floor (his ceiling) so loudly that my poor cat and dog were scared and shaking for about 10 minutes. More Matters: What to do about aging parents making a mess of their home. Now that the downstairs neighbor has hired an attorney, that neighbor, of course, wants the association to pay for the attorney’s fees. The sound of a cat running on carpet set her off? A few months ago new neighbors moved in below us and we can hear them talking- not every word, but the murmurs of their conversations. The walls in this apartment are so thin that you can hear everything. You have a mess on your hands, and it’s a multilevel mess. In buildings that have instituted strict guidelines relating to hardwood flooring, including the materials used, the manner of installation and other requirements that create a sound buffer between the floors similar to carpeting, homeowners tend to have fewer problems relating to noise. When I wash dishes, they start dragging their chairs in response. I hear his game for hours on end, each and every day. Nobody wants to be the noisy neighbor. I am having an issue with my downstairs neighbor. I have asked for them to look and fix the problem, after the third time they get back to me and say to me I just have to live with it, There is a noise like a very loud industrial frigerater! My downstairs neighbor wrote: I can hear your son running back and forth, back and forth. That wasn’t good enough, so they sent the property manager up to take pictures, which had no bearing on the compliance issue as stated in our rules. She has enough food, attention, etc. Sometimes, the outside noise you hear in your apartment can be just as irritating as noise from your neighbors. I live in apartment with hardwood floors. martha c February 5, 2012, 11:18 am. Yes, your rules are ambiguous and you have an issue between two homeowners, but the unfortunate thing is that the owners below you appear to have dug in their heels, and so have you. I was embarrassed, but also confused, because I hadn’t left my couch the night before since 6. 7. neighbours cat doesn't want to leave! Between the two of you, the board of managers of the building could mediate the dispute. I had no idea my neighbor could hear their little cat feet, but that was the only possible source of the problem. The lady downstairs has a ceiling fan, which vibrates my room, floor and bed, due to this I can not sleep at all. Consider going straight to your management company. Type 3: Exceptionally Annoying Neighbors. Do I have a case against the broker that sold the unit to me? We can sometimes hear walking or cabinets, but what really gets to me is the talking. Check your hearing. So I agreed to do it and immediately switched the locks once I got inside their apartment. You can even layer rugs for a chic, bohemian look that will help protect your neighbor from hearing your feet every day. I am allowed to have the dog, but his complaints are consistent and seemingly exagerated. If that’s the case, even if you carpet your entire unit, the downstairs neighbors will still be upset at you. I had no idea my neighbor could hear their little cat feet, but that was the only possible source of the problem. They were fine with me moving forward and they made sure I knew the rules regarding hardwood floors. Common Examples: Psychos, sneaky stealers, garbage collectors, criminals making their bad business right in front of your home. You can buy padding for not much money from carpeting vendors, or even online, and see if that helps. your neighbor, I would make a call to the ASPCA or Humane Society.
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