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i am in a side by side older home---the person on the other side has had some very strong sweet scenter on continuously for almost 2 weeks---the strong odor is thruout my side in every nook and cranny----it is coming thru the central air vents and is stronger close to the floor----it has caused my asthma to flair and i am now medication----------the response to a please turn it down letter was for her to turn it up allowing more scent
MY QUESTION-----HOW DO I BLOCK THE ODOR?ALL IDEAS WELCOME!
I like to take the aggressive route most of the time, but those type of passive agressive people will probably make the same noise right back at you or complain about your noise to police or HOA, etc. without first stopping the initial offense.
I actually have the same problem with cooking smell coming thru the air vents (use the same AC/heat and duct work system). I sealed up the duct in my bedroom to prevent the smell there, the rest of the house smells like the inside of the oven at times. Keep a window slightly open all the time to prevent your side sucking air from your neighbors (keep your side neutral and not negative in terms of air pressure).
You could start cooking curry until you find another place.
that sounds great---we like curry and i have been trying to think of things to give a smell back
as to the biker party---that's her type of man---she would probably just use it as an opportunity to increase her nightly revolving door male review and i would continue to be woken up by her loudly beginning them to stay(only uninterrupted sleep i get is when she's too tired/sick to party
i am in a side by side older home---the person on the other side has had some very strong sweet scenter on continuously for almost 2 weeks---the strong odor is thruout my side in every nook and cranny----it is coming thru the central air vents and is stronger close to the floor----it has caused my asthma to flair and i am now medication----------the response to a please turn it down letter was for her to turn it up allowing more scent
MY QUESTION-----HOW DO I BLOCK THE ODOR?ALL IDEAS WELCOME!
AM ACTIVELY SEEKING ANOTHER UNATTACHED RESIDENCE!
thanks for your time.
Sweet smells such as you describe can be from drug use or manufacturing drugs. Chemicals used can cause your asthma to flair without a doubt.
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Sometimes you have no good options other than to just talk to the people.
Knock Knock...
Hi, I'm so & so, your neighbor. Nice to meet you.
Oh my that's a lovely dress.
The reason I came over was I noticed a strange odor and I was wondering if you noticed it too? I thought maybe it was coming from outside but I'm not sure. Is it coming from here?
Oh it's your meth lab? Oh ok. Can you please add some ventilation, because it's making my sinuses act up.
Ok. Thanks so much. See ya around. Have a good one. Bye.
LOL, I tried to rep you cittic, but I guess I just did for something else.
You really need to bring this up and explain you're sensitive to smells and chemicals. Maybe she'll slam the door in your face, but maybe the smell will stop (if it's not meth). Good luck house hunting!
So a serious question: Do you know if your ductwork is open to the other units ductwork in either ventilation or hvac?
Do you have a plenum intake (return register) inside your unit? If there is only one return and it is in their unit, are they trying to "smoke you out," perhaps?
Who owns the building? Are both of you tenants? If so, what is your rental agreement?
I'm not an expert in residential codes, but I would be surprised to learn that a multi-family dwelling (usually duplexes are classified with single-family but with an addendum relating to the areas where the two homes meet). Can someone with construction/inspection experience speak to this?
Unless I am wrong, no air should be moving between the two units. However, fixing that situation could be a costly proposition.
So a serious question: Do you know if your ductwork is open to the other units ductwork in either ventilation or hvac?
Do you have a plenum intake (return register) inside your unit? If there is only one return and it is in their unit, are they trying to "smoke you out," perhaps?
Who owns the building? Are both of you tenants? If so, what is your rental agreement?
I'm not an expert in residential codes, but I would be surprised to learn that a multi-family dwelling (usually duplexes are classified with single-family but with an addendum relating to the areas where the two homes meet). Can someone with construction/inspection experience speak to this?
Unless I am wrong, no air should be moving between the two units. However, fixing that situation could be a costly proposition.
the air conditioning guy i did call thinks there should have been a return downstairs--could not find it and does think it is in her unit--so obviously the units are connected somehow
i tried knocking on her door--being pleasant and asking her to turn down the scenter----she said what scenter and slammed the door----should have said----could you please vent your meth lab in another direction
owner of property's response was---she better not make me lose my home
police response---we have to witness a month of buy's before we can investigate
stuff is being sold elsewhere--is picked up by sleazy man in sun glasses who parks his car halfway down the block
am spending my valuable time house hunting,honing detective skills i didn't know i had,and going to confession for all the foul language and wishing of nasty things directed to her
her smoking me out is working but if it puts me in the hospital there will be legal action--thanks to my directly worded letters to her and the owner of this building
code enforcement in this area is enacted only on strangers to the area and minorities
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