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Old 2008-09-12, 01:26 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by wrxkidid View Post
He has been here for longer than we have. There have been a couple times that it really does sound like someone could be getting hurt next door, and i almost did call once but i dont really wanna get all stuck up in it if something were actually to happen with it. I dont have the time or patience for that.

We dont have to actually be quiet until 11 (as per the lease), So am I correct in thinking that if he asks us to turn it down before 11 we aren't obligated to comply with his request correct? Not saying that this is the solution or a mature action but i just want to understand what i can and cant do.
Actually, the cops can't do shit if there's no city noise ordinance. The cops don't enforce rental rules, just city laws. However, if the city ordinance is "no noise period" or "no noise after 8pm" then you may not be in violation of your rental agreement, but you are in violation of the city ordinance.

Find out the city/county laws. Talk to management about the neighbors. Keep in mind that if you're not making noise, yet they keep calling the cops on you, that's harassment. i.e. if the cops come out 2 or 3 times and don't ticket or officially warn you because they don't hear anything, you've got a good case against the other tenants.
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