How to Tackle Noise In Your Apartment
Noise is more than an annoying nuisance; research claims that it is a health hazard to many. When you have noisy neighbors, it may be impossible to go about your day, carrying out the normal essential activities such as work and sleep. Yet, there are steps you can take to lessen the amount of annoyance that your noisy neighbors cause you, and these will be briefly outlined below.
What Do You Do When You Have Noisy Neighbors?
The first logical step when it comes to dealing with noisy neighbors would be to knock on the fellow tenant’s door and politely ask to turn the level of noise down. Sometimes tenants may not even realize the disturbance they are causing, so a simple request could potentially lead to great improvement. If this does not do the trick, then contact and report the problem to your landlord. Finally, a last resort would be to call the police and report the noisy tenant.
Is It Possible to Get Evicted for Being Too Loud?
The answer to this question is, in fact, a yes. If a tenant consistently fails to control their level of noise and multiple noise complaints have already been filed by fellow tenants, then it is possible for the noisy tenant to be evicted from their home. After all, it is the landlord’s responsibility to enforce the terms of a lease and give all tenants the right to “quiet enjoyment” — a lease clause that refers to “freedom from excessive or continually disruptive noise which interferes with a tenant’s ability to use their rental.”
In the case that your landlord refuses to address the issue and the excessive noise continues on, then the option of suing your landlord enters into the picture. You may file a lawsuit against them and in certain cases, you may even be able to break your lease midway and move out to another rental unit early.
If you need help with dealing with noise complaints issues, then the attorneys at Tenants Law Firm are here to help you. Contact us by completing our online form here to receive assistance.