How to Deal with Noisy Upstairs Neighbors
Keep in mind that some noise may be unavoidable.. Read your lease to see if there is a noise ordinance.. Pick a good time to speak to your neighbor about the issue.
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Keep in mind that some noise may be unavoidable.
Keep in mind that some noise may be unavoidable.
Read your lease to see if there is a noise ordinance.
Read your lease to see if there is a noise ordinance.
Pick a good time to speak to your neighbor about the issue.
Pick a good time to speak to your neighbor about the issue.
Speak politely to your neighbor and try to resolve the problem.
Speak politely to your neighbor and try to resolve the problem.
Write a note if you aren't comfortable talking face-to-face.
Write a note if you aren't comfortable talking face-to-face.
Knock on the ceiling with a broom handle for infrequent noise.
Knock on the ceiling with a broom handle for infrequent noise.
Keep a log where you write down every time you hear excessive noise.
Keep a log where you write down every time you hear excessive noise.
Ask your other neighbors if they've had a problem.
Ask your other neighbors if they've had a problem.
Speak to your apartment manager or landlord if the noise doesn't stop.
Speak to your apartment manager or landlord if the noise doesn't stop.
Call your local non-emergency police number as a last resort.
Call your local non-emergency police number as a last resort.
Move if none of the other options work.
Move if none of the other options work.
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