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Quiet neighbours now making noise.

589 replies

OpalBird · 10/08/2024 07:48

My neighbours talked to us about the noise coming from our property. OK, my son has a hobby that does make an annoying noise. Since then we have made sure he's doing it less but we obviously aren't going to stop him completely. They haven't said anything since and I think we've been considerate in reducing the number of hours our son does his thing.

It seems like they've now decided that they are allowed to make more noise. We've been neighbours for years and they've always been quiet. Now we get occasional music or radio in their backyard. When I asked them about it they said they have always worn headphones to be considerate but they don't really like listening that way, so they thought it was fair they got to have their hobbies the way they enjoy them best as well.

Would I be unreasonable to complain to them again? There is a difference between children playing and music when they have the option of headphones.

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EvangelicalAboutButteredToast · 10/08/2024 07:53

Basketball noise is the absolute pits. Just let them make their noise as I can promise you a constant bouncing ball is torture.

Dreamerinme · 10/08/2024 07:53

A neighbour a few doors down has teen DS’ who play basketball but she agreed with her neighbours on each side that they would be limited to 1 hour per day of playing. Other than that they go to a nearby park to play.

You cannot expect your neighbours to put up with noise from your house but then object if they make any noise.

stronglatte · 10/08/2024 07:53

If this is within a normal day then you can't complain. We hear all sorts - music, children playing, arguing .. shouting .. that's just life ..

betterangels · 10/08/2024 07:53

It seems like they've now decided that they are allowed to make more noise. We've been neighbours for years and they've always been quiet. Now we get occasional music or radio in their backyard. When I asked them about it they said they have always worn headphones to be considerate but they don't really like listening that way, so they thought it was fair they got to have their hobbies the way they enjoy them best as well.

They're completely right.

MattDamon · 10/08/2024 07:52

Sounds about right. After speaking to our neighbours repeatedly about the excessive noise coming from their flat during the night, we started doing it back to them when they were asleep. Funny enough, they were suddenly much quieter after that.

OpalBird · 10/08/2024 07:52

What's a reverse?

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TheFireflies · 10/08/2024 07:52

Is this a joke, or a reverse?

NightBirdy · 10/08/2024 07:52

"Occasional music or radio in their backyard" is not an issue with noise. Neither is a child playing basketball unless it's unreasonable hours.

betterangels · 10/08/2024 07:52

They're living their life. You can't complain about occasional music in the back garden if they have to deal with basketball all the time.

nancy75 · 10/08/2024 07:51

The basketball noise is much worse than their music. If this is not a reverse YABU

KeirSpoutsTwaddle · 10/08/2024 07:51

Honestly I think it’s ok. They have made efforts to reduce their impact on you, which you probably didn’t appreciate. Now they are working at it less.

oneskip · 10/08/2024 07:50

of course YABU

I suspect a reverse

OpalBird · 10/08/2024 07:50

Theunamedcat · 10/08/2024 07:49

What's your sons hobby?

Basketball.

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Theunamedcat · 10/08/2024 07:49

What's your sons hobby?

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