Noisy NeighboursNoisy neighbours are a major cause of neighbour disputes. We have no right to intrude on our neighbours’ peace and quiet by being noisy. It is downright bad manners.
To live in harmony we must respect our neighbours’ rights, notably, by observing the following:
Music – day or night, keep the volume down; especially in summer when the windows are open. If you can hear your music outside the house, it is too loud. The neighbours can hear it too. Wear headphones if you wish to scramble your brain with loud music. As a fringe benefit you will also go deaf
Shouting and arguing – as above but instead of headphones do it in the bathroom behind closed doors. The noise of shouting will make you deaf; the arguing will drive you insane Dogs barking – nuisance barking at all-and-sundry needs to be controlled. Use professional ‘bark busters’ to cure this noisy habit or get a cat instead Cats fighting – keep the moggie inside at night; or get a budgie instead Parrot squawking - at all hours. Get it a mate or keep fish instead Power equipment – especially in the suburbs. Continuous use of noisy power saws, grinders, revving car motors by the home mechanic. Take a break; get a life Harley Hounds - warming up their bikes at 6 o'clock in the morning and then making an explosive get away. Is it really necessary? Grow up! Buy a car. Unlike a motor cycle, they don't take five minutes to warm up Skate boarding in the street – the crack and rumble of skate boards is hard to take. Find a venue near you to practice your radical jumps. If you break an ankle in the street don’t expect sympathy from your long suffering neighbours Basket ball bouncing – this noise penetrates for some reason; it must be the way you hold your mouth. Play elsewhere Band practice – drums especially, but also electric guitars are too intrusive. Buy drum pads for the drums and turn the guitars down to kill the noise. Or practice in the bush Air conditioners – are a problem where houses are close together. Install it away from your neighbour’s bedrooms or get a quiet one Other noises – be aware that the rights of your neighbours to quiet enjoyment of their home environment supersedes your right to be noisy neighbours One local council placed this notice in the local newspaper just before Easter to remind noisy neighbours: PARTY NOISE During the holidays many of us enjoy entertaining outside. Excessive noise can be a nuisance to your neighbours, so why not try these suggestions: - Start your party earlier so it can finish earlier - Avoid using speakers ouside the house - Let your neighbours know about the party and the time you expect to finish - Adjust the music volume (especially the bass) to ensure it does not annoy your neighbours - Should the party continue after 10pm consider moving your guests inside and close all windows and doors If your noisy neighbours bother you, e-mail them a link to this page or print it out for them. Tell them it's nothing personal and that you really would like to get on with them. But, would they please put a lid on it? If that fails to quiten your noisy neighbour you might consider whether to resort to the remedies for a
nasty neighbour.
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