Noisy New Neighbors - Help?/Neighbors From HE** (Pasadena: section 8, renter)

[HoliWood]

Originally Posted by nick2006

experienced similar situation. i moved and it was the best thing i ever did. cost me a few hundred in moving, but it was so worth it. i got my sanity back. remember, when you move, incorporate lessons learned to minimize risk, i.e, live on the highest floor, try to find a corner unit that shares 1 wall etc

Yep, been looking every day. I checked out two places tonight...first one was, awful. Bedroom windows that face into the hallway? Is it a home or prison?

Next one was cute, actually BUT...it wouldn't fit all my furniture. Like Nick said, incorporating lessons learned, I was lucky enough to get there when the upstairs tenant got home, too (this was a 2nd floor unit, but worth checking out). The manager had said that the neighbor above is a single woman (and her cat) and is quiet. I guess quiet is a relative term, because when this woman got home as I was looking around the place, she was clomping around in her high heels all over (wasn't awful, but definitely audible)...and then she began sweeping leaves from her balcony into "my" balcony. Nice. I dunno, but that act alone speaks to me of a potential neighbor's considerate (or not) nature. But the noise also firmed up my resolve to only take an upper unit with no one above my apartment.

But I must say, this place was the cutest one so far, in a nice area of S. Pasadena...but just the idea of moving out of a neighborhood I love was making me sad. Regardless, the space was too small for all my things. But the manager seemed nice and if they get a vacant upstairs unit, I may consider it - if push comes to shove.

More places to look at tomorrow...it's exhausting!

[HoliWood]

UPDATE: Management is not going to do anything about the noise. So I will have to keep looking for a new place. *sad face*

[CALGUY]

You might want to go on yelp, and voice your complaints to the general public.
That could steer some potential future renters away from that property.
Bob.

[greggd1]

Originally Posted by HoliWood

UPDATE: Management is not going to do anything about the noise. So I will have to keep looking for a new place. *sad face*

It sounds like this is an older building with hardwood floors. Maybe you were just lucky to have a very quiet tenant in the past. Personally, I wouldnt leave without providing them with some serious inconvienence.

[HoliWood]

Originally Posted by CALGUY

You might want to go on yelp, and voice your complaints to the general public.
That could steer some potential future renters away from that property.
Bob.

Management already has bad reviews (1 star) from numerous yelpers, for similar issues to mine. BUT, because their building look nice and are well-kept, those that are there put up with it. Even me...been looking for a different place for THREE months, and one is worse than the next (unless I start looking into the $1700 price range, which is too much).

But yea, people are aware that they are horrible at management.

[HoliWood]

Originally Posted by greggd1

It sounds like this is an older building with hardwood floors. Maybe you were just lucky to have a very quiet tenant in the past. Personally, I wouldnt leave without providing them with some serious inconvienence.

I think this building is from the 70's, so it's not THAT old, for the area. What I was told - and I HIGHLY doubt their word, btw - is that they called in a "floor specialist" who said that both my floor and the floor above was "uneven" and that it's possible the wood over the cement floors has likely become loose (I thought if there was cement flooring, it would absorb the sound of the wood, so this is suspect), so it's making sounds when people walk on it. Then they said the floor guy said even if he DID attempt to fix it, there would be no guarantee that it would stop the noise. Translation: Management doesn't want to pay for a fix, because they can rent out my place for $300 more if I move out, and someone else would be willing to take it.

Gregg, what ideas do you have as far as "inconveniencing" the management?

[greggd1]

Originally Posted by HoliWood

I think this building is from the 70's, so it's not THAT old, for the area. What I was told - and I HIGHLY doubt their word, btw - is that they called in a "floor specialist" who said that both my floor and the floor above was "uneven" and that it's possible the wood over the cement floors has likely become loose (I thought if there was cement flooring, it would absorb the sound of the wood, so this is suspect), so it's making sounds when people walk on it. Then they said the floor guy said even if he DID attempt to fix it, there would be no guarantee that it would stop the noise. Translation: Management doesn't want to pay for a fix, because they can rent out my place for $300 more if I move out, and someone else would be willing to take it.

Gregg, what ideas do you have as far as "inconveniencing" the management?

Personally, If I were you, I would call the police every time they are loud Give no warning, just call so they can verify the distrubance. I would document everything, then take them to small claims court and get your rent back. You really dont have to put up with their noise. You can also report them to the Housing Authority. Im not sure if pasadena falls into their jurisdiction or if pasadena has their own dept.

Sounds like they want you out so they can re-rent your unit and bump the rents up.

Some of the other things I would do cannot be conveyed in writing.

[HoliWood]

Originally Posted by greggd1

Personally, If I were you, I would call the police every time they are loud Give no warning, just call so they can verify the distrubance. I would document everything, then take them to small claims court and get your rent back. You really dont have to put up with their noise. You can also report them to the Housing Authority. Im not sure if pasadena falls into their jurisdiction or if pasadena has their own dept.

Sounds like they want you out so they can re-rent your unit and bump the rents up.

Some of the other things I would do cannot be conveyed in writing.

Aw, I wanted to hear them. It's alright.

As far as small claims, etc....the hassle of it all, and the stress it would all cause I think is better served by me looking for a new place instead.

[HoliWood]

I'm OFFICIALLY tired of looking at and for places. Damned noisy neighbors!

[luckodeirish]

Like others said, call the cops, but say that there is noise, screaming, and a child who is wailing and has been for a long time. Tell them that this goes on a lot. Tell them that the child seems to be home all day and not attending school. If you imply that there might be abuse they will come. Maybe not fast but they will have a patrol car stop by and knock on the door. I know it sucks to have to do this but if the heat keeps getting turned up on those people maybe they will bail.
I feel your pain. I own a house in Orange County that I paid damn pretty penny for and right in back of me is a family with 4 boys, they have an outdoor stereo and bar so guess where the boys and their friends spend their time? I call the cops at least once a month.