How to deal with noisy neighbor

[Matadora]

Originally Posted by Loveswater_outdoors

Good news is it has gotten better as far as past 10 pm. Only occasionally does it last past then, and usually ends before 11. As far as it being during the day, I really can't control that, as it seems it has to be extremely loud for police to do anything. I think I can live with it during the daytime hours. While not preferable, I can't afford to move even if I was let out of the lease. I will just hope and pray they stay somewhat civilized, and call the cops if it lasts past 10 pm.

What I would do is call out the police and let them come to your apartment to hear what it sounds like. You have rights against noise...use them.

Sec. 42-52. - Unreasonable or excessive noise prohibited.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, and in addition thereto, it shall be unlawful for any person to make, or continue to cause or permit to be made or continued, any noise disturbance.

(Ord. No. 4496, § 2, 4-26-11)

Sec. 42-53. - Measurements.
Sound level measurements shall be made with a sound level meter type-2 or better using the A-weighted scale in conformance with the standards promulgated by the American National Standards Institute.

(Ord. No. 4496, § 2, 4-26-11)

https://www.municode.com/library/ar/...H42EN_ARTIIINO

[iDothisoften]

Originally Posted by Loveswater_outdoors

Hey everyone, sorry I haven't posted in a while, been very busy with school and work. As you all know I live in Springdale, and apartments at that. About three weeks ago my upstairs neighbor decided to get a karaoke machine, with large subwoofers, and make my life miserable. This guy plays on it daily, and even into the night sometimes past midnight on weekends.

They are a large Hispanic family, with people passing in and out all the time. Most of the people who live in these apartments are Hispanic as well. I did not want to confront them directly, since I figured if I did they would know who would be calling the police in the future. This also isn't the safest place in town.

Well today while trying to study it seemed to get louder than it ever has, so I called Springdale Police. The noise was in full force when the police knocked on their door, but after a brief conversation the police were gone and the music soon after continued.

My question to all of you is, what would you do? I really can't deal with this every day as it forces me to listen to music to drown it out, and I have noticed my ears ringing. I know I read the municipal codes stating 65db is the max noise allowed and it definitely exceeds this. Thanks for all the responses in advance.

You need to directly confront them. What's more uncomfortable? A confrontation, or the constant assault on your eardrums?

[Jonathan Ashbeck]

Dealing with noisy neighbor is a difficult problem for me, especially when I am in bed, sleeping at night. The best thing I can do for situations like that I try to wear earmuffs but I haven't worn them in a while but thankfully that hasn't ever happened.

[Stoke]

Don't mess with JWG223.

[silibran]

Honestly--break your lease and move. Its the simplest thing.

If there is a clause in your lease about noise, cite that.

The best thing would be for you to talk to your neighbor directly. If you aren't willing to do that, then I'd say you need to move.