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Neighbours music

15 replies

Uberbeeboo · 23/03/2019 08:08

Hi, I was hoping for some advice regarding my neighbours. We've lived next to each other for 4 years now and not really had much to do with each other, took in the odd parcel, but no issues. Last Xmas they installed a large tv and surround system to the wall that adjoins our house and the first time we knew about this was when they started to play music from 1am-5am probably after a night out. I let the first night pass but it happened again the following night, so at about 4am I headed over and attempted to complain but was met with drunken aggression, swearing and pretty much told to get lost. We've never spoken since.

It has got better I suppose, however there's the odd night of music, approx 6-7 times since Xmas, last night being one so I'm shattered. It's not just distant music, it's wall shaking thumps, singing and screaming until 5am and I usually start work at 7. My husband says at least it's not every night and to be fair they are silent the rest of the time. AIBU and a boring old fart? Is worth taking this further even though it doesn't happen every weekend?

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OhLookMarch · 23/03/2019 08:26

I fucking absolutely hate hate HATE inconsiderate cunts like this. I'm about a buy a house and I'm terrified I'll get served with neighbours like this. It is never EVER okay to blast music at that hour if there are people living next door.

BASTARDS!

drinkswineoutofamug · 23/03/2019 08:31

I have the same problem but with washing machine. NDN , 2 adults and a 12 yo . The washing machine is on 6am finishes at 10:30pm. Who does this amount of washing for 3 people?? It vibrates through my house. Wakes us up in the morning. I'm thinking of asking her to do mine. We have 3 adults and do 3 loads a week including bedding/towels!

Nanny0gg · 23/03/2019 08:36

Speak to your council. Environmental health dept

thankssomuchforthat · 23/03/2019 08:50

Be careful about reporting it officially as you are obliged to tell any prospective buyers if you decide to sell.

QueenOfIce · 23/03/2019 08:54

We called the council for our noisy neighbours, all got resolved after 2 years and we never had an issue selling our house. Don't let that be the reason to put you off.

Uberbeeboo · 23/03/2019 09:18

Hi, thanks for your replies. We're both renters so fortunately that won't be a problem. I'm actually wondering if there's a way to contact their landlord instead. I'm very nervous about this escalating and I'm not confrontational at all. Their reaction at Xmas was so hostile considering I was polite and reasonable. I think my next step will have to be the council, but I was unsure they'd help because it's not a constant thing.

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PotsOfJoy · 23/03/2019 09:25

Introduce them to your newly discovered love of mid 90's speedcore at 7am.

Uberbeeboo · 23/03/2019 09:28

Haha I'm very tempted.

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theresafoxunderthedecking · 23/03/2019 09:37

love the speedcore, bring it on for cf neighbours ! only problem being that would make you as bad as them Grin

Oldraver · 23/03/2019 10:33

Of someone regularly kept me awake till 6am..... then yes I would be putting the Speedcore on

AdvancedAvoider · 23/03/2019 10:58

I've had the misfortune to have two lots of awful neighbours.

One lot partied hard every single fucking weekend, in the house and garden. We moved.

Next lot complained that our dog barked at the postman, lots of dogs do. But refused to do anything about their dog howling all day, every day when they were at work. They also thought nothing of family rows starting at 11pm that included lots of shouting and door slamming. We moved.

We now have lovely quiet neighbours, get on well with them in a neighbourly fashion. Our front door is on the side that we have no neighbours so doesn't disturb anyone. We are not moving ever again whilst they are living next door.

PotsOfJoy · 23/03/2019 10:58

Top tip: start buying it on vinyl and get some turntables and a mixer. It'll take you ages to learn to beatmatch and I can assure you that it will sound dreadful.

FullOfJellyBeans · 23/03/2019 10:59

YANBU. The very occasional party would be annoying but I'd let it pass but twice a month is too often to be making stupid amounts of noise through the night.

thankssomuchforthat · 23/03/2019 22:51

If you did own your home......."Generally, advice is to declare everything. Even resolved issues; you have to explain what happened to resolve things.

If you don't declare something and the buyer then has issues, and realises you didn't declare something, then you could be sued. The council will have records of their visits, your complaints, as will the police".

But as you are renting you doing need to worry about it so much.

Notcontent · 23/03/2019 22:57

That’s completely unacceptable. How can people be so selfish? Yes, do take it up with your landlord and the council.

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