So for the past few months, my downstairs neighbor has consistently (as in everyday) listened to music and played video games with volume levels that are just above the annoyance threshold, but below justifying a call to the police.
However, last night starting at around 10:30pm, as he's done a few times in the past, he cranked the noise up to a degree that was above and beyond reasonable levels.
Which got me thinking...when do most people seem to consider a reasonable time after which you should be able to expect (relative) quiet in an apt? 8pm? 9pm? 10pm?
If last night repeats itself, I plan on going down there to ask him to keep it down. If not, then I'll leave him a note asking that he kindly keep a handle on the volume.
Figured I'd throw in a poll, since I've never actually made a post that had one. Exciting stuff, I know.
And for those responding, what would be your preferred method of making (or receiving) a complaint...a note, an in-person visit at 9 or 10pm, or a visit to the landlord?
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Mild update:
Alright, so apparently my stopping by in person didn't have quite the necessary effect, as last night, and again right now (20 'till 9pm; yes, I know that's early, and I'll only be really irritated if it continues from now until midnight and beyond, which is what usually seems to happen), I can still hear the music. I plan on leaving this note in their mailbox:
"I appreciate you guys being polite when I stopped by about the music last night. Unfortunately, the sound is still loud enough to make it difficult for me to work and sleep. If you can keep the volume down, especially at night, I'll do my best to stop bugging you. If you have any concerns of your own, feel free to let me know. Thanks in advance."
If that doesn't work out, then I'll be swinging by the office sometime soon to talk to someone there.
I feel like this is turning into that website where the woman is documenting, minute by minute, all the noises she hears. This stuff really does make you hypervigilant to just about any sound.
And thanks for all the replies thus far, whether you've agreed with my general opinion or not. Always nice to gather up other ways of looking at things.
However, last night starting at around 10:30pm, as he's done a few times in the past, he cranked the noise up to a degree that was above and beyond reasonable levels.
Which got me thinking...when do most people seem to consider a reasonable time after which you should be able to expect (relative) quiet in an apt? 8pm? 9pm? 10pm?
If last night repeats itself, I plan on going down there to ask him to keep it down. If not, then I'll leave him a note asking that he kindly keep a handle on the volume.
Figured I'd throw in a poll, since I've never actually made a post that had one. Exciting stuff, I know.
And for those responding, what would be your preferred method of making (or receiving) a complaint...a note, an in-person visit at 9 or 10pm, or a visit to the landlord?
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Mild update:
Alright, so apparently my stopping by in person didn't have quite the necessary effect, as last night, and again right now (20 'till 9pm; yes, I know that's early, and I'll only be really irritated if it continues from now until midnight and beyond, which is what usually seems to happen), I can still hear the music. I plan on leaving this note in their mailbox:
"I appreciate you guys being polite when I stopped by about the music last night. Unfortunately, the sound is still loud enough to make it difficult for me to work and sleep. If you can keep the volume down, especially at night, I'll do my best to stop bugging you. If you have any concerns of your own, feel free to let me know. Thanks in advance."
If that doesn't work out, then I'll be swinging by the office sometime soon to talk to someone there.
I feel like this is turning into that website where the woman is documenting, minute by minute, all the noises she hears. This stuff really does make you hypervigilant to just about any sound.
And thanks for all the replies thus far, whether you've agreed with my general opinion or not. Always nice to gather up other ways of looking at things.
