Should I complain about the kids downstairs? (evicted, house, legally)

[NY Annie]

Originally Posted by Litlove71

Banging on your neighbor's door at 1am trying to intimidate them? One incident might not be enough for a LL to evict, but that type of behavior often leads to violence, and a LL might be inclined to do a major rent increase when his lease expires, or give a bad referral, etc. It's a good way to go from being a tenant with a problem, to becoming a problem tenant.

I can't believe I have to spell this out for grown adults.

Age doe not make a person an adult.

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by Litlove71

A polite conversation would be a better option.

Getting a noise machine and ear plugs would be a better option.

Moving would be a better option.

Doing something that could get the police to cite you for, or that would cause the LL to evict you--worst possible option.

Well I say scare I mean screaming to the top of my lungs. I don't beleive I can be evicted or cited for that

[ElizaTeal]

Originally Posted by WestPhillyDude75

Well I say scare I mean screaming to the top of my lungs. I don't beleive I can be evicted or cited for that

Really, ever hear of disturbing the peace? You would be no better than the noisy neighbors if you were to scream, plus you would resolve nothing.

[Litlove71]

Originally Posted by WestPhillyDude75

Well I say scare I mean screaming to the top of my lungs. I don't beleive I can be evicted or cited for that

At 1am you certainly can.

[CSD610]

I would see if I could find a small home to rent where you only have outside neighbors or a building that is geared toward adults only or older adults. Of course all of this depends on your age and if you would qualify and your budget.

[Litlove71]

Originally Posted by NY Annie

Age doe not make a person an adult.

Well, at least one definition does mean age makes a person an adult.

But I get what you're saying, age has nothing to do with maturity.

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by zonababe

Really, ever hear of disturbing the peace? You would be no better than the noisy neighbors if you were to scream, plus you would resolve nothing.

That's my point, I can't have a relaxing evening in my place so why should they?

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by Litlove71

At 1am you certainly can.

But i am only acting out at 1am because I am being disturbed by noise from them. I don't go around yelling for nothing at 1am

[Litlove71]

Originally Posted by WestPhillyDude75

But i am only acting out at 1am because I am being disturbed by noise from them. I don't go around yelling for nothing at 1am

You call the cops, via their non emergency telephone number if your neighbors are creating a disturbance. You don't create a new situation. By the way, expect other neighbors to be woken and disturbed if you follow your DIY plan, and they will likely notify your LL about your behavior.

"Two wrongs don't make a right."

[Sobefobik]

Originally Posted by Litlove71

At 1am you certainly can.

My definition of a lousy landlord is one that evicts tenants for knocking on another neighbor's door because that person is causing noise disturbances.

Of course, if that neighbor reacts violently toward you that's your problem.