Rant: Neighbors - Page 2

VINTAGEBRASS · 02-11-2008, 11:29 AM

Then if it is inconvenient for you to move elsewhere to do your practicing then why not try to set up some type of soundproofing system to cut the level of noise being transferred from your practice area. Perhaps some kind of arrangement can be worked out with your landlord on sharing the cost of it.

Just because something may be your "legal" right does not mean that it is an ethical right, and may come back to bite you in the end.

misty.sj · 02-11-2008, 11:34 AM

I agree. Your neighbor can make your life a living hell, while staying completely within the requirements of the law and the leasing contract. I would advise you NOT to get into that kind of a pissing match. I would schedule a formal meeting between yourself, the neighbor, and the landlord, and work out a compromise that is acceptable to all parties.

You probably need something pretty official, because you never knjow when the current resident will move and a really bitchy neighbor will replace them.

Toobz · 02-11-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowuk

The best thing is to approach them (maybe with the landlord) and sell them on the idea. You are interested in good neighbor relations and are willing to take sickness or shift work into consideration, but covered your bases BEFORE renting and will heed the law but maintain your rights. They need to see that you are considerate, but have a job to do that was not a surprise. If they decide to enter conflict mode, it needs to be clear that that is THEIR choice and that you took every opportunity to prevent stress.

What you do not need is sabotage behind your back...........

We have a case here in Germany where some retired people bought a house next to a kindergarden for a very low price and then sued the kindergarden because the kids made noise during the day. The verdict was that the kindergarden has to move...................... Go figure..............

Yeah, that's just like the idiots here that buy a home right next to the airport and then complain about the noise . It just goes to show, that the WORLD is full of cranks. No people or country is exempt .

flugelgirl · 02-11-2008, 02:29 PM

You are all making me REALLY glad not to be living in apartments any more! I had some pretty good luck with a couple of my past apartments, though - one was a unit at the back of a single -family house. The owner lived in the house, and was never home, so no noise complaints there. The other was above a buisiness that wasn't concerned about noise during the day, and was closed at night. I could practice at 9am or 3am without worring about complaints! Also, if one of your trumpet player buddies moves out of a place where no one complained, snap it up. That tactic has also worked for me. When all else fails, save for a house, or own the apartment building! There's nothing they can do when you're the landlord, and it's a sound investment.

02-11-2008, 11:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
VINTAGEBRASS Pianissimo User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Branson Posts: 104	Re: Rant: Neighbors Then if it is inconvenient for you to move elsewhere to do your practicing then why not try to set up some type of soundproofing system to cut the level of noise being transferred from your practice area. Perhaps some kind of arrangement can be worked out with your landlord on sharing the cost of it. Just because something may be your "legal" right does not mean that it is an ethical right, and may come back to bite you in the end.

02-11-2008, 11:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
misty.sj Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 709	Re: Rant: Neighbors I agree. Your neighbor can make your life a living hell, while staying completely within the requirements of the law and the leasing contract. I would advise you NOT to get into that kind of a pissing match. I would schedule a formal meeting between yourself, the neighbor, and the landlord, and work out a compromise that is acceptable to all parties. You probably need something pretty official, because you never knjow when the current resident will move and a really bitchy neighbor will replace them. __________________ --Misty Hit it hard, and wish it well. -- Claude Gordon 1925(?) Conn Cavalier Bb (s/n 14142) 2007 Barrington Bb student trumpet

02-11-2008, 02:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
flugelgirl Pianissimo User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 225	Re: Rant: Neighbors You are all making me REALLY glad not to be living in apartments any more! I had some pretty good luck with a couple of my past apartments, though - one was a unit at the back of a single -family house. The owner lived in the house, and was never home, so no noise complaints there. The other was above a buisiness that wasn't concerned about noise during the day, and was closed at night. I could practice at 9am or 3am without worring about complaints! Also, if one of your trumpet player buddies moves out of a place where no one complained, snap it up. That tactic has also worked for me. When all else fails, save for a house, or own the apartment building! There's nothing they can do when you're the landlord, and it's a sound investment. __________________ Reeves V Raptor Yamaha 8335RGM 50's Calicchio Marcienkewicz Rembrandt flugel Schilke P5-4 French Besson Classic C Weril Regium Eb/D

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