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Old 09-19-2009, 08:00 AM
 
Location: Nova, D.C.,
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I have had issues with extremely noisy neighbors below me and have formally complained about it. After many Police calls and warnings from the management, it still is going on. The complex is a housing coop and the manager is having a hearing with them regarding this issue. The leaseholder of the noisy apartment is a member of the coop, but his loud roommate is not on the lease. I am on section 8, as I said, the apartments are coop, but rent to about 15 section eight tenants. My question is, do I need to have a lawyer with me at the hearing and do I even need to attend? The manager said I should be there. I have never had an issue like this in an apartment before, therefore I do not know what I need to do. I have all my written evidence etc. Thanks.

Last edited by Artsywoman; 09-19-2009 at 08:02 AM.. Reason: misspellings
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Old 09-19-2009, 09:25 AM
 
Location: St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
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Of course you should attend - you're the complainant so why on earth would you even think about not being there?

You don't need an attorney. It's a co-op meeting not a court hearing. Good luck.
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Old 09-19-2009, 09:37 AM
 
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Maybe it would help if you brought all of the other neighbors that have been effected by that tenants excessive noice?

(just a suggestions - i've never been in a coop meeting before)
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Old 09-19-2009, 10:25 AM
 
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Coop are very much about the owner's directing the building... the more "Owners" you have on your side the better your position...

I doubt much will happen unless you attend and make your case...
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Old 09-19-2009, 11:07 AM
 
Location: 39 20' 59"N / 75 30' 53"W
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Not attending wouldn't be in your best interest, this is
your opportunity, don't back down.
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Old 09-19-2009, 03:49 PM
 
Location: Nova, D.C.,
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Well I have never rented at a coop, so I did no what the hearing was about. Then again, I have never had noisy neighbors to the point of complaining!
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Old 09-20-2009, 01:17 AM
 
Location: 39 20' 59"N / 75 30' 53"W
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A bad neighbor whether your renting or a home owner is a
tough situation. Best of Luck, keep us updated for the outcome.
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