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Advice to handle noisy situation

bonnielu — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 03:23:53 GMT

Live in a very quiet rural neighorhood. Been here over 50 years and I yes know the make up of the neighborhood has changed. But today was a real challenge. Was not feeling well. Took a nap mid day only to be woken up by loud music that last more than 5 hours. Band music from new neighbor (rental) Loud and really weird music. I did call other neighbors around me who were equally upset. Should we call the rental agent? Should be call the police? Should we approach the neighbor who I cannot believe did not know about the loud sounds? I am asking for the next time around.

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PickyPicky3 — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 03:41:35 GMT

Was it a party or just the neighbors?

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SurferWife — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 03:43:12 GMT

Yes to every question, with one caveat. I would only call the police if it's after 10pm, which I realize your situation was not.

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bonnielu — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 03:51:50 GMT

New neighbors. No party as I could tell.

Seemed to be someone working in open garage. Did not want to approach.

I was told they were renters which is very rare in our neighborhood. Not sure the owner or the real estate agent would be a choice to approach. Approaching the actual neighbor might be tricky. I don't want to trigger them or it might be the makings of a long term battle.

I was thinking of bringing them a welcome gift .... maybe.. what do you all think?

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PickyPicky3 — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 04:11:09 GMT

Would you be bringing them a welcome gift if they didn't make noise?

I would wait a bit to see if this happens regularly. It may not.

And one person's weird music is another person's joy.

In the meantime, try and say hello if you see them at the mailbox or in a store. Keep it casual.

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reviewer from sc — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 04:44:21 GMT

This reminds me of that show called "Fear Thy Neighbor" on ID. Please don't let it escalate to that. I would only call the police if it persists and it was at night. They may figure that most people are away at work or out doings errands during the day. They may mean no harm. Then again, I think of the tv show...

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Janey2 — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 07:03:09 GMT

Find out your town's rules on noise. Usually the town's website will give you that information. Probably nothing you can do about daytime noise. Be careful whom you start with. If it is an ongoing problem maybe a group of neighbors can ask if the noise can be lowered as some of you nap during the day. I would not approach this neighbor alone in today's world, you never know ........

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hckynutjohn — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:01:45 GMT

@bonnielu

If is a 1 off, I would forget it, but! If it is a regular thing, I would first talk with the neighbors. Hopefully that will keep this problem at bay. If not?

Not sure what loud noise laws prohibit higher decibels during the daylight hours. Might depend on where you live, and if you have a HOA, might talk with someone on the Board.

I know the many years I worked the Graveyard shift(midnight-8am), neighbors mowed their lawns and even the County did street work, most times with jackhammers. Not much I could do about either.

Hopefully you can work something out, and if not? Might consider calling the rental agent if need be.

hckynut 🇺🇸

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catter70 — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:25:49 GMT

I've been going thru this for the last 2 or 3 years. New people moved in across the street and it began. We are in townhouses and feel very sorry for the folks on either side. I guess he doesn't work because he sits in his garage with the door up all day with the music blaring. People coming and going at all hours on the weekend. I wonder what's really going on over there. A couple neigbors have called the police and it stops for a week or 2, but then starts all over. I've thought about it because i'm awakened all the time, but afraid they'll find out who called. When walking I can hear the music over on the next block. I've been here 24 years and have never had this problem before, but I'm tired of it.

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Imaoldhippie — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:14:05 GMT

If you do any of the ideas you suggested you will definitely make an enemy of your new neighbor. Things could get worse for you. It was during the day. How long did it last?

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Harpa — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:58:11 GMT

I'm just here to sympathize! I am sooo sensitive to music, and I fear the day when a younger generation moves into my neighborhood, blasting their obnoxious music!

I don't go around blaring out Beethoven, and I don't want to listen to anyone else's music! (In my own comfortable home setting.)

Maybe you can politely mention that their music was too loud once you do get to talk to them.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:19:09 GMT

I feel for you. We live in a rural area too and have a doozy of a neighbor at the farm next door.

I've posted about him before. He as a good 8 dogs who roam around the roads and our yard. His cows including a bull have been out everyday this past week (won' fix fences) in the road and my yard. Has junk cars and machinery all over his property including front yard. His 30 something son races up and road all hours on a 4 wheeler. Son also was arrested for beating the k*ap out of his wife. He decides to target practice with his guns at midnight. Township has no junk ordience or noise ordience. No local police, just state police 14 miles away.

I don't say boo, he's mean, he has a short fuse and a butt ton of guns according to his brother who is the nicest person.

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LindaSal — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:50:55 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 OMG, I feel for you!! When we had our home out in the woods we had a very similar situation. I mean crazy, we could write a book about it. 15 years of chronic nonsense with a neighbor who I swear was in the mafia, not even joking. They too had many animals (I do love animals) however within reason. Many guns they freely used for target practice His wife had many dogs and ferral cats always roaming around. They had 2 great danes that terrified me, I wouldn't even go out in the yard if they were outside. We got along the best we could and luckily were a bit removed (not far enough though) as we all had many acres of land. I used to wake up to his horses grazing in my back yard!!! Best thing we ever did was downsize and we are now in a townhouse in a different area. So far so good, fairly quiet, but when you have good neighbors appreciate them!! Best of luck to you.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:08:35 GMT

@LindaSal My daughter went out to take a bag of garbage to the can for pickup. When she came in she said she looked up and his bull was 10 feet away staring at her.

I've seen too many episodes of Fear Thy Neighbor on ID. I don't poke the bear. His brother said he subscribes to some kind of mercenary magazines and he has the junk cars around as obsticles when "they" come for his guns. Oy. Crazier than an outhouse rat.

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chrystaltree — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:21:06 GMT

I'd call the police and ask if there is a noise ordinance in your town and ask who you call if you need to report a noise problem. My town has an ordinance, there's a special number to call and the police arrive with a sounder meter thing. If the noise is beyond the threshold, they put a stop to it. It could have been a party and it won't happen again or perhaps it annoyed you but really wasn't unreasonable. I would not approach the people or be nasty and try to make trouble for them with the rental agency.

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Harpa — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:23:45 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 But aren't there town/country laws that prohibits domestic animals to roam all over?

Once when we were traveling through rural NY very late at night, we rounded a bend and our car struck cows that were meandering on the road!

It so happened that the cow owner had already "been told" about his herd crossing the road, since other accidents had occurred.

Apparently, laws about such things were on the books, just never enforced.

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BoopOMatic — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:03:44 GMT

I wouldn't do a THING. You were woken up from your nap - honestly, it could be a lot worse. These people are renting, they aren't home owners and probably don't give a rip about the neighborhood.

I wouldn't take them a welcome gift. The most I would do is wave hello when you see them outside.

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SharkE — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:13:18 GMT

They will be moving on soon.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:23:26 GMT

@Harpa I'm sure there are laws about his livestock on the road, however, I think everyone associated with the township is afraid of him. He just does what he wants.

There are decades worth of old cars, tractors and other farm equipment sitting in fields around the house and barn. Heaven knows how much gas and oil are soaking into the ground.

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vermint — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:29:07 GMT

@bonnielu I also live in a quiet rural neighborhood, going on 47 years now. One Sunday afternoon, probably 20+ years ago, I had my windows open. Neighbors on both sides turned on VERY loud music & I was stuck in the middle! Well, I put a Celine Dion CD in my player, turned it up as loud as possible (seriously, my walls were vibrating!), left the room and covered my ears for about 15 minutes. After that I turned off my music and there was blessed silence! It never happened again. All I ever heard after that was a quiet murmer of one neighbors radio, which didn't bother me.

To give them the benefit of the doubt...the neighborhood is heavily wooded for the most part, and each property is at least 4 acres. I think maybe they just didn't realize how sound carries through the trees!