Page 11 | Letter from HA about loud music?

autumnbeee · 2026-07-24T18:37:30+00:00

So basically I received a letter from my HA about loud music causing a disturbance to other residents here. I am the only one who received it. I suspect my NDN reported me as I don't think who else it could be? Surely they could have just left a polite note or approached me? I assume this will be on my file now?

CombatBarbie · 24/07/2026 20:14

CalliopeFosterBeauchamp · 24/07/2026 20:12

There might ”always” be music on in the background but I promise you there are people living nearby who are made absolutely miserable by this noise.

Has it really never occurred to you that not everyone wants noise or music??

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So then move somewhere rural. Ffs the same people who whinge about kids playing in the street, people having bbqs (with no music) but hearing conversation and laughter.

PrettyLittleRose · 24/07/2026 20:13

CalliopeFosterBeauchamp · 24/07/2026 20:12

There might ”always” be music on in the background but I promise you there are people living nearby who are made absolutely miserable by this noise.

Has it really never occurred to you that not everyone wants noise or music??

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This. ^ It's extremely arrogant to assume that everyone wants to hear YOUR music.

CalliopeFosterBeauchamp · 24/07/2026 20:12

CombatBarbie · 24/07/2026 20:10

Good job I dont have neighbours then.... but even if go to family bbqs etc on estates there is always music in the background.

The world has gone mad......

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There might ”always” be music on in the background but I promise you there are people living nearby who are made absolutely miserable by this noise.

Has it really never occurred to you that not everyone wants noise or music??

CombatBarbie · 24/07/2026 20:12

The noise level as ive said is important. Having it on in the background is normal, full blast is not.

BringBackCatsEyes · 24/07/2026 20:11

How often, for how long, at what time and how loud are you listening to it?

PrettyLittleRose · 24/07/2026 20:10

Bollihobs · 24/07/2026 20:02

loads and loads of people don’t have the confidence to do that and would rather waste a companies time instead 🙄

How is it "wasting a company's time"??

That's their job isn't it?

In many cases it's right to be wary about approaching someone directly with an issue. It's the HA's job to deal with any ASB not individuals who for a multitude of reasons may not be able to deal directly.

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Exactly. It's not as easy as some people try and make it out to be to approach a nuisance neighbour who is playing loud music and being generally anti-social.

On what planet is anyone going to be fine with 'can you turn your music down please it's too loud?' Anyone who thinks it's OK to play loud music so that all the neighbours can hear, and act in an anti social way, is NOT going to be affable and cheerful and breezy, and say 'oh hi there, sorry about that, of COURSE I will turn the music down!' They are going to be arsey and defensive. No-one likes to admit they're wrong - and no-one likes being told what to do. And they will resent being confronted by someone saying their music is too loud!

Reporting it to the Housing Association WAS the 'mature' thing to do! How ludicrous, to suggest someone is childish and immature for not wanting to confront a neighbour who is being anti social. 🙄

People who play music so loud that their neighbours can hear it through the wall/hear it in their property, do NOT care about other people, and they need to be told to stop through the official channels.

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CombatBarbie · 24/07/2026 20:10

CalliopeFosterBeauchamp · 24/07/2026 20:09

You seem to be really struggling with the idea your neighbours might not want to hear your music. You must be an absolute nightmare to live near.

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Good job I dont have neighbours then.... but even if go to family bbqs etc on estates there is always music in the background.

The world has gone mad......

Backedoffhackedoff · 24/07/2026 20:10

Bollihobs · 24/07/2026 20:02

loads and loads of people don’t have the confidence to do that and would rather waste a companies time instead 🙄

How is it "wasting a company's time"??

That's their job isn't it?

In many cases it's right to be wary about approaching someone directly with an issue. It's the HA's job to deal with any ASB not individuals who for a multitude of reasons may not be able to deal directly.

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Housing associations expect adults to be able to attempt basic conversations themselves in the first instance.

Shinyandnew1 · 24/07/2026 20:10

Why do people think it’s ok to play loud music in the garden. Do they not realise or not care that their neighbours don’t want to listen to it?

Crochetandtea · 24/07/2026 20:10

Gardens aren’t the place for loud music. Music and dogs barking are equally annoying and I would struggle to cope with either.

Gardenflowering · 24/07/2026 20:10

CombatBarbie · 24/07/2026 20:08

Oh behave, so we are only allowed in our gardens in silence. Id much rather listen to radio or music than a relentless barking dog.

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That’s what headphones were invented for.

CalliopeFosterBeauchamp · 24/07/2026 20:09

CombatBarbie · 24/07/2026 20:08

Oh behave, so we are only allowed in our gardens in silence. Id much rather listen to radio or music than a relentless barking dog.

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You seem to be really struggling with the idea your neighbours might not want to hear your music. You must be an absolute nightmare to live near.

CombatBarbie · 24/07/2026 20:09

MrSchubertWhiskers · 24/07/2026 20:08

Sorry op, but it's not OK to play music in your garden without headphones when you have close neighbours.

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Since when???? Fml......

KnivesAndFawkes · 24/07/2026 20:08

Just pop headphones on or something. Why should everyone else be subjected to your racket?

MrSchubertWhiskers · 24/07/2026 20:08

autumnbeee · 24/07/2026 19:42

On my HA file if I ever require a landlord reference from them?

I do play music in the garden at times but surely if it was a nuisance they could have asked me via the neighbours hood WhatsApp group/ Facebook group?

Sorry op, but it's not OK to play music in your garden without headphones when you have close neighbours.

Badbadbunny · 24/07/2026 20:08

autumnbeee · 24/07/2026 19:42

On my HA file if I ever require a landlord reference from them?

I do play music in the garden at times but surely if it was a nuisance they could have asked me via the neighbours hood WhatsApp group/ Facebook group?

Would you have taken any notice of them?

Why didn't you realise that playing loud music could annoy your neighbours??

CombatBarbie · 24/07/2026 20:08

Gardenflowering · 24/07/2026 20:07

Being a nuisance is playing music loud enough to disturb others even for 10 minutes.
Loud music in a garden, on a train, bus or space where others can hear it is dog shit utter selfishness.

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Oh behave, so we are only allowed in our gardens in silence. Id much rather listen to radio or music than a relentless barking dog.

Blueuggboots · 24/07/2026 20:07

It’s not rocket science that playing music in your garden is going to annoy people….have a bit of thought for your neighbours.

wlv12 · 24/07/2026 20:07

There is a difference between playing music in your garden and playing it so loud it’s a nuisance to others.

A neighbour of mine is currently playing music so loud I can hear it over the TV. They are antisocial, a nuisance and selfish to boot. I expect your neighbour is at the end of their tether and like me, hating where they live thanks to people who only think about themselves.

BuzzLightyearToTheRescue · 24/07/2026 20:07

Garden music is antisocial, the only two houses in my street that do that are coincidentally trouble makers

No one wants to hear it

CalliopeFosterBeauchamp · 24/07/2026 20:07

CombatBarbie · 24/07/2026 20:03

Well we need the honesty about the music. Do you have a surround sound speaker/alexa full blast or is it low level background music.

For those saying dont play music, behave!!! Everyone is allowed to enjoy their own garden. Being a nuisance is loud music from morning til night. Normal is a kitchen (assuming its on the rear of the property) speaker louder than you would inside.

Wear headphones???? Seriously.....

You’re right - everyone is allowed to enjoy their own garden. If you were my neighbour and I could hear your music, that would stop me enjoying my garden.

Silence from me wouldn’t disturb you, but
your music would disturb me. So the fair thing to do is for you to wear headphones.

Gardenflowering · 24/07/2026 20:07

CombatBarbie · 24/07/2026 20:03

Well we need the honesty about the music. Do you have a surround sound speaker/alexa full blast or is it low level background music.

For those saying dont play music, behave!!! Everyone is allowed to enjoy their own garden. Being a nuisance is loud music from morning til night. Normal is a kitchen (assuming its on the rear of the property) speaker louder than you would inside.

Wear headphones???? Seriously.....

Being a nuisance is playing music loud enough to disturb others even for 10 minutes.
Loud music in a garden, on a train, bus or space where others can hear it is dog shit utter selfishness.

CombatBarbie · 24/07/2026 20:06

palorina · 24/07/2026 19:57

Enjoy your music in your garden with due respect for neighbours. I cannot understand how anyone could listen to music other than through bluetooth earphones, noise cancelling headphones, whatever.

Could you explain for those of us who don't understand, the need for playing music out loud in a residential area?

If you and kids or having a family get together, are we now supposed to he having silent discos???? Wtf.....

The noise level in important here!!! Background noise, no issues.... speaker full blast, problem

Terfedout · 24/07/2026 20:04

I play music in my garden. Not an issue. But I do not disturb my neighbours with it. When I put it on, I make a point of walking to their fence and making sure it isn't audible from there. Just try to be a bit more considerate.

CalliopeFosterBeauchamp · 24/07/2026 20:04

WhatAMarvelousTune · 24/07/2026 19:52

To be honest, I would assume that anyone antisocial enough to frequently play loud music in their garden would probably not be receptive to someone knocking on the door to ask them to stop. Did you really not think it might be really annoying for people living near you??

Yep, this.

I assume anyone doing this couldn’t give a toss about being friendly or polite. So I wouldn’t approach them directly either.