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Topic: An easier option than eviction of noisy neighbours

Hello all fellow noisy neighbours sufferers.

I will share my story with you quickly.

Moved in in April and from day one the "2 innocent student girls" started partying, at least three times a week. They got lots of visitors on a daily basis (and are still getting), all in their early 20s, no one works, HB and JCA letters coming in, you name it.

Now, I am the most tolerant person in this world, maybe more tolerant than everyone else. I think people have a right to party. I let them party. Even though I have to get up at 5 every morning to travel to work.

I spoke to the "innocent student girl" once, she was very apologetic and offered me to give her phone number. "Just call me when the noise gets to much." To which I replied: "I don't want your number. You should be mature and responsible enough to know what is acceptable and what not." I don't have her number to this day.

I spoke to one of her friends on another occasion and he promised to keep it down.

Nothing helped.

Finally, 3 days ago, after almost 5 months of disturbed sleep, they tried their DJ equipment. It was the loudest I have ever encountered. It was the third time in a week that they caused noise, so I texted the landlord (very nice chap). He texted straight back, was very apologetic, came around the next day and spoke to them.

In the meantime I prepared a letter with a summary of what happened, such as people hanging around on the patio, drinking beer, smoking, like nightclub atmosphere, lots of people walking up and down the stairs  at night, baning doors, vomit on patio, urine on patio) etc. so he could refer back to it at a later time.

Good thing I did this!

We were not able to talk much because he parked on a double yellow line. He phoned me back after he read the letter saying that he had no idea it was THAT bad. He thought it was only the music...he said under no circumstances will he accept this anti-social behaviour any longer and evict them.

However, from research it seemed that eviction is a very long and complex process. I suggested why not just let their tenancy agreement run out and not renew it. This is what he will do now. On September 1st he will give them their 2 months notice and at the end of October we will be freeeeeeeeee of noisy neighbours.

My b/f says they will probably party even more now that they know they have to go. Well...I mean, come on we endured this for almost 5 months, 2 more won't make any difference.

What are your thoughts?

Honestly noisy neighbours are a fucking PITA!!! I have never, ever encountered something on this level in my whole life. It has affected my working performance, my relationship (b/f is not a complainer, sadly, so I waited and waited which I regret now plus sometimes it seemed that he defended them...) and it has affected my health.

I can only advise people do something about it. Do NOT put up with this shit. You deserve silence!!!!

The lesson I have learned is that if this ever happens again I will put my foot down earlier and not wait 5 months.

Good luck to all of you!!!