what's reasonable when downstairs neighbour has complained about creaky floorboards?

[WhiteCottonBedding]

I live in the top flat- moved in November. My neighbour downstairs has complained about

• hearing the shower in the morning
• creaky floorboards
• opening the door to the bin shed in the morning

I'm feeling a bit uncomfortable about it all. The flat is carpeted but the underlay obviously isn't the best. I can't afford to replace it atm.

I will try and put the rubbish out in the evening now, which will be easier as it's light, but I genuinely don't know what else to do about the shower and noise. I feel paranoid every time I take a step!

Are your floorboards creaky?
Do you own or rent?

If you rent tell the landlord that this is happening. They can send someone to fix them or not but either way it’s their decision.

If you own then I would try to get someone up to look at the floorboards. It’s not going to be a big job.