jennythebugg
Active Member
how about when the kid screams you scream too or when the dog barks you bark back?
Noisy Neighbors...What to do?
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flricordia
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Here's what you do. Find something else to do besides sit around the apartment listening to the barking dog, screaming kid and hollaring mom all day.
el guapo
Active Member
Originally Posted by Flricordia
http:///forum/post/2678431
Here's what you do. Find something else to do besides sit around the apartment listening to the barking dog, screaming kid and hollaring mom all day.
Seriously its the middle of the day
Just because you rent the apartment does not mean you rent the surounding property . People with kids BUY houses so their kids can run around and yell and scream and play . Thats what kids do . They also have yards so they can have dogs and guess what dogs bark, Especially when there are kids running around playing . Oh and guess what moms do when they have kids that run around the house making noise , Yup they yell at them . The fact that she does not discipline them to your liking is just too bad . That kind of thing happens a lot you see we are not robots with the code built in to us .
So maybe instead of druming up some crazy vendetas against the neighbors when your the new addition to the neighborhood . Maybe you need to find things to ocupie your self with other than being a nosy neighbor . Because odds are no matter where you live there are going to be neighbors that do things that annoy you and the sooner you learn to block out the things in life that don't really matter the better off your going to be long term .
http:///forum/post/2678431
Here's what you do. Find something else to do besides sit around the apartment listening to the barking dog, screaming kid and hollaring mom all day.
Seriously its the middle of the day
So maybe instead of druming up some crazy vendetas against the neighbors when your the new addition to the neighborhood . Maybe you need to find things to ocupie your self with other than being a nosy neighbor . Because odds are no matter where you live there are going to be neighbors that do things that annoy you and the sooner you learn to block out the things in life that don't really matter the better off your going to be long term .
sepulatian
Moderator
I was thinking, when this post first went up, your the new neighbor. If it bothers you THAT much then move. Those people have obviously been there for awhile, others live next to these people. It can't be that much of a concern if the rest of the development has not protested this family living there.
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usirchchris
Guest
I feel her pain...back when I was in college I had an apartment, and not enough money to run AC, so I would sleep with my window open. Had a neighbor who had a dog that just barked non-stop, and drove me absolutely crazy. One day magically it just stopped...lol no it did not die...just stopped. I have three dogs now, and when I let them outside I leave a window open, so I can tell if they are barking. I let them know once to stop barking, and if they continue I bring them inside. I don't scold them, because I know it is in their nature, but because of the dog from my college days I am considerate of the neighbors. So I suggest you get your own dog to gain a little empathy while at the same time its barking might bother your neighbor enough to make her realize what her dog is doing, and with any luck your dog might maul the kid
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Just a joke, but man do I hate brats
Just a joke, but man do I hate brats
katiev
Member
Um, I'm a college student. I go to school, then I come home and do homework. Those who suggest I "stop being nosy and find something else to do rather than sit around my apartment," what do you propose? I simply not return home until evening? ...?
I hear screaming and barking OVER the sounds going on in my own living space; dishwasher, music, television, washer/dryer... I'd have to become a nuisance myself to the three other units in my building and the neighboring building to overpower the noise created by the other. I've spoken to a number of my fellow apartment residents, and the ones in the vicinity of my building have also expressed frustration over this particular neighbor, as well as a few others. (Perhaps I should mention the four-year-old with drug dealers for parents? My husband, our friend and I were walking back from the store, and the child shouted "Hey! Hey!" at us, for some reason. When we didn't turn and look at him, he said, "Hey, look back here, a#$holes!" Cute kid, huh?
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And, I have a dog. He doesn't bark unless someone knocks at the door. Probably because he's treated as part of my family, rather than as a lawn ornament to feed and occasionally reprimand. I'm sure someone will have a lovely rebuttal for this as well, though. El Guapo? Flricordia?
Anyway, thanks to everyone who offered sympathy or/and suggestions. I've decided that I'm going to speak to the mother next time I see her outside. If nothing comes of it, I'll get clearance from my fellow apartment folk for bumping the "bump 'n grind" music. (Thanks, Tizzo.)
jennythebug, that would probably be therapeutic, actually! Maybe if I started barking, my neighbor will think I'm crazy and not want to let her children scream/dog bark for fear of my madness.
I hear screaming and barking OVER the sounds going on in my own living space; dishwasher, music, television, washer/dryer... I'd have to become a nuisance myself to the three other units in my building and the neighboring building to overpower the noise created by the other. I've spoken to a number of my fellow apartment residents, and the ones in the vicinity of my building have also expressed frustration over this particular neighbor, as well as a few others. (Perhaps I should mention the four-year-old with drug dealers for parents? My husband, our friend and I were walking back from the store, and the child shouted "Hey! Hey!" at us, for some reason. When we didn't turn and look at him, he said, "Hey, look back here, a#$holes!" Cute kid, huh?
)And, I have a dog. He doesn't bark unless someone knocks at the door. Probably because he's treated as part of my family, rather than as a lawn ornament to feed and occasionally reprimand. I'm sure someone will have a lovely rebuttal for this as well, though. El Guapo? Flricordia?
Anyway, thanks to everyone who offered sympathy or/and suggestions. I've decided that I'm going to speak to the mother next time I see her outside. If nothing comes of it, I'll get clearance from my fellow apartment folk for bumping the "bump 'n grind" music. (Thanks, Tizzo.)
jennythebug, that would probably be therapeutic, actually!
Maybe if I started barking, my neighbor will think I'm crazy and not want to let her children scream/dog bark for fear of my madness.
el guapo
Active Member
Originally Posted by katiev
http:///forum/post/2679530
Um, I'm a college student. I go to school, then I come home and do homework. Those who suggest I "stop being nosy and find something else to do rather than sit around my apartment," what do you propose? I simply not return home until evening? ...?
I hear screaming and barking OVER the sounds going on in my own living space; dishwasher, music, television, washer/dryer... I'd have to become a nuisance myself to the three other units in my building and the neighboring building to overpower the noise created by the other. I've spoken to a number of my fellow apartment residents, and the ones in the vicinity of my building have also expressed frustration over this particular neighbor, as well as a few others. (Perhaps I should mention the four-year-old with drug dealers for parents? My husband, our friend and I were walking back from the store, and the child shouted "Hey! Hey!" at us, for some reason. When we didn't turn and look at him, he said, "Hey, look back here, a#$holes!" Cute kid, huh? )
And, I have a dog. He doesn't bark unless someone knocks at the door. Probably because he's treated as part of my family, rather than as a lawn ornament to feed and occasionally reprimand. I'm sure someone will have a lovely rebuttal for this as well, though. El Guapo? Flricordia?
Anyway, thanks to everyone who offered sympathy or/and suggestions. I've decided that I'm going to speak to the mother next time I see her outside. If nothing comes of it, I'll get clearance from my fellow apartment folk for bumping the "bump 'n grind" music. (Thanks, Tizzo.)
jennythebug, that would probably be therapeutic, actually! Maybe if I started barking, my neighbor will think I'm crazy and not want to let her children scream/dog bark for fear of my madness.
SOOOOOO now the kids parents are drug dealers ? How do you know this ? Or are you now ready to fued with more neighbors ? You sure know a lot for living in the apt for a month . Especially being busy with school and all the visitors you have . Maybe since its such a rough neighborhood you should just mind your own business and stop gossiping with the neighbors . You might piss off the wrong people . A lot of people out there don't like others telling them what to do with their life
I have been to a few colleges and even the smallest community colleges have a library that you could study in . They are nice and quiet and even air conditioned in the summer . So that means no dogs, no kids, no screaming moms and no drug dealers . But then you couldn't whine for sympathy and gossip about the neighborHOOD your living in .
Maybe pick up a side job in the afternoon so your not home to hear the dog/kids/druggies. The extra cash could be saved to move to a better place with less ACTION.
http:///forum/post/2679530
Um, I'm a college student. I go to school, then I come home and do homework. Those who suggest I "stop being nosy and find something else to do rather than sit around my apartment," what do you propose? I simply not return home until evening? ...?
I hear screaming and barking OVER the sounds going on in my own living space; dishwasher, music, television, washer/dryer... I'd have to become a nuisance myself to the three other units in my building and the neighboring building to overpower the noise created by the other. I've spoken to a number of my fellow apartment residents, and the ones in the vicinity of my building have also expressed frustration over this particular neighbor, as well as a few others. (Perhaps I should mention the four-year-old with drug dealers for parents? My husband, our friend and I were walking back from the store, and the child shouted "Hey! Hey!" at us, for some reason. When we didn't turn and look at him, he said, "Hey, look back here, a#$holes!" Cute kid, huh?
)And, I have a dog. He doesn't bark unless someone knocks at the door. Probably because he's treated as part of my family, rather than as a lawn ornament to feed and occasionally reprimand. I'm sure someone will have a lovely rebuttal for this as well, though. El Guapo? Flricordia?
Anyway, thanks to everyone who offered sympathy or/and suggestions. I've decided that I'm going to speak to the mother next time I see her outside. If nothing comes of it, I'll get clearance from my fellow apartment folk for bumping the "bump 'n grind" music. (Thanks, Tizzo.)
jennythebug, that would probably be therapeutic, actually!
Maybe if I started barking, my neighbor will think I'm crazy and not want to let her children scream/dog bark for fear of my madness.SOOOOOO now the kids parents are drug dealers ? How do you know this ? Or are you now ready to fued with more neighbors ? You sure know a lot for living in the apt for a month . Especially being busy with school and all the visitors you have . Maybe since its such a rough neighborhood you should just mind your own business and stop gossiping with the neighbors . You might piss off the wrong people . A lot of people out there don't like others telling them what to do with their life
I have been to a few colleges and even the smallest community colleges have a library that you could study in . They are nice and quiet and even air conditioned in the summer . So that means no dogs, no kids, no screaming moms and no drug dealers . But then you couldn't whine for sympathy and gossip about the neighborHOOD your living in .
Maybe pick up a side job in the afternoon so your not home to hear the dog/kids/druggies. The extra cash could be saved to move to a better place with less ACTION.
spiderwoman
Active Member
I'm sorry to say this, but welcome to the real world. Unfortunately when you live in a rental, you don't really get to pick your neighbors and you as a renter are bound to fairly strict rules on what you can and can't do. Once you do own your own place, then you can do so much more. Unless these people are really breaking the law, there is nothing you can do about it. Seems like nobody else has complained about them to any official authorities, so it can't be that bad.
Having a family and a dog is noisy. Like El Guapo said, having a yard for your kids means that kids will run and they will make noises, having a dog there will cause him to play with the kids and be loud. Then mom will yell at the kids and the dog... kind of a normal cycle of daily life of a mom.
If the dog really bothers you that much, just walk to the house now and tell them to shut the damn dog. Don't wait until you see the mom outside. Be an adult and do the right thing. Face the problem directly and make the move. Don't do anything sneaky, it will bite you in the hiney before you know.
Living outside your parents house means you have to learn to live with your neighbors.. we can't pick them. Good luck.
Having a family and a dog is noisy. Like El Guapo said, having a yard for your kids means that kids will run and they will make noises, having a dog there will cause him to play with the kids and be loud. Then mom will yell at the kids and the dog... kind of a normal cycle of daily life of a mom.
If the dog really bothers you that much, just walk to the house now and tell them to shut the damn dog. Don't wait until you see the mom outside. Be an adult and do the right thing. Face the problem directly and make the move. Don't do anything sneaky, it will bite you in the hiney before you know.
Living outside your parents house means you have to learn to live with your neighbors.. we can't pick them. Good luck.
shogun323
Active Member
Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2679874
I'm sorry to say this, but welcome to the real world. Unfortunately when you live in a rental, you don't really get to pick your neighbors and you as a renter are bound to fairly strict rules on what you can and can't do. Once you do own your own place, then you can do so much more. Unless these people are really breaking the law, there is nothing you can do about it. Seems like nobody else has complained about them to any official authorities, so it can't be that bad.
Having a family and a dog is noisy. Like El Guapo said, having a yard for your kids means that kids will run and they will make noises, having a dog there will cause him to play with the kids and be loud. Then mom will yell at the kids and the dog... kind of a normal cycle of daily life of a mom.
If the dog really bothers you that much, just walk to the house now and tell them to shut the damn dog. Don't wait until you see the mom outside. Be an adult and do the right thing. Face the problem directly and make the move. Don't do anything sneaky, it will bite you in the hiney before you know.
Living outside your parents house means you have to learn to live with your neighbors.. we can't pick them. Good luck.
Well said. Aahhh the good ole days of apartment life. I have had some memorble neighbors.
~There was Sven the Swedish guy that lived above me. He looked like fabio and would tan in a speedo outside of my door. He would crank his entertainment center so loud my light fixtures shook. After many confrontations he skipped out on his lease and left.
~I can't forget Sherry that lived above me at another place. She would get drunk and crank her stereo for some Bon Jovi at 4:00am and then yell out for Roxy her boxer as she would run around then complex.
~Finally was the lady with 2 kids that must have worn concrete shoes. I will never forget when I went up one night around 11:00 to ask them to keep it down. She invited me in and told her kids, "Thats it!!! I told you he will come up!!" She then told me to go ahead and yell at them. So I asked them to keep it down and left. Bizarre.
The bottom line is your experience is PAR for the course for apartment life. Enjoy!!!
http:///forum/post/2679874
I'm sorry to say this, but welcome to the real world. Unfortunately when you live in a rental, you don't really get to pick your neighbors and you as a renter are bound to fairly strict rules on what you can and can't do. Once you do own your own place, then you can do so much more. Unless these people are really breaking the law, there is nothing you can do about it. Seems like nobody else has complained about them to any official authorities, so it can't be that bad.
Having a family and a dog is noisy. Like El Guapo said, having a yard for your kids means that kids will run and they will make noises, having a dog there will cause him to play with the kids and be loud. Then mom will yell at the kids and the dog... kind of a normal cycle of daily life of a mom.
If the dog really bothers you that much, just walk to the house now and tell them to shut the damn dog. Don't wait until you see the mom outside. Be an adult and do the right thing. Face the problem directly and make the move. Don't do anything sneaky, it will bite you in the hiney before you know.
Living outside your parents house means you have to learn to live with your neighbors.. we can't pick them. Good luck.
Well said. Aahhh the good ole days of apartment life. I have had some memorble neighbors.
~There was Sven the Swedish guy that lived above me. He looked like fabio and would tan in a speedo outside of my door. He would crank his entertainment center so loud my light fixtures shook. After many confrontations he skipped out on his lease and left.
~I can't forget Sherry that lived above me at another place. She would get drunk and crank her stereo for some Bon Jovi at 4:00am and then yell out for Roxy her boxer as she would run around then complex.
~Finally was the lady with 2 kids that must have worn concrete shoes. I will never forget when I went up one night around 11:00 to ask them to keep it down. She invited me in and told her kids, "Thats it!!! I told you he will come up!!" She then told me to go ahead and yell at them. So I asked them to keep it down and left. Bizarre.
The bottom line is your experience is PAR for the course for apartment life. Enjoy!!!
stdreb27
Active Member
Originally Posted by shogun323
http:///forum/post/2679943
~Finally was the lady with 2 kids that must have worn concrete shoes. I will never forget when I went up one night around 11:00 to ask them to keep it down. She invited me in and told her kids, "Thats it!!! I told you he will come up!!" She then told me to go ahead and yell at them. So I asked them to keep it down and left. Bizarre.
The bottom line is your experience is PAR for the course for apartment life. Enjoy!!!
That is funny, you were the boogyman. She should have told her kids he'd put them in his mantis tank.
I'm very fortunate, I have absolutely no problems with my neighbors whatsoever. Infact, I regularly go get free food in their apartments and vise versa. It is great.
My sister inlaw however lived in this apartment complex and was paying 1200 dollars a month. (that means stone countertops in texas) but the floor was soo thin that they could here her changing clothes and this nut job would come and beat on her door till they had to replace it because of the dents. It was like living in a library.
http:///forum/post/2679943
~Finally was the lady with 2 kids that must have worn concrete shoes. I will never forget when I went up one night around 11:00 to ask them to keep it down. She invited me in and told her kids, "Thats it!!! I told you he will come up!!" She then told me to go ahead and yell at them. So I asked them to keep it down and left. Bizarre.
The bottom line is your experience is PAR for the course for apartment life. Enjoy!!!
That is funny, you were the boogyman. She should have told her kids he'd put them in his mantis tank.
I'm very fortunate, I have absolutely no problems with my neighbors whatsoever. Infact, I regularly go get free food in their apartments and vise versa. It is great.
My sister inlaw however lived in this apartment complex and was paying 1200 dollars a month. (that means stone countertops in texas) but the floor was soo thin that they could here her changing clothes and this nut job would come and beat on her door till they had to replace it because of the dents. It was like living in a library.
dameindistress
Member
I'd tape those golden moments of your noisy neighbor. Then one night- send all to a relatives house and then turn on the playback device-ON FULL. This way Dog bark, Gabriel scream, mother yell and old man shant get any that night!!! (sleep)
aquaknight
Active Member
Not to be a stick in the mud (YES!! Finally get to use that
), but their is a difference between children playing, and a dog being a dog, then an out of control kid. If the parents are actually drug dealers, or the kid is actually throwing rocks into the street/at cars, obviously that warrants some type of action. But if the kids is really just having fun playing, so be it. However, running around screaming for periods at time is not playing.
Additionally, cities have noise ordinances. You can't thump your car or home stereo so loud, and you can't scream so loud. In some free time when Gabriel is screaming, look up your local codes.
Additionally, cities have noise ordinances. You can't thump your car or home stereo so loud, and you can't scream so loud. In some free time when Gabriel is screaming, look up your local codes.