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KEEP THE NOISE DOWN
OTHER NUISANCE
Most homes are not completely soundproof and households will always make
a certain amount of noise just through day to day living. This is especially true if
you are living in a flat with other people above or below you or if your home is
attached to another home.
There are many other actions or behaviours that could cause a nuisance or
annoyance to others in your community, which could include neighbours, visitors
and our employees or contractors.
We suggest the following to help you be a considerate neighbour:
Examples of behaviour that will or is likely to cause nuisance or annoyance
includes, but is not limited to:
Carpet your floors if you can as this absorbs sound, do not use laminate or
wooden flooring in flats
If you have speakers place them on wall brackets or stands and not directly
on or next to walls which can make the sound transfer
Tell your neighbours if you are planning on having a family celebration or
party
Politely let your neighbour know if they are being noisy and it is affecting
you
Don’t play radio, television, recorded music or musical instruments so
loudly that it causes a nuisance or annoyance to others at any time, or
which can be heard outside of your home between the hours of 11.00pm
and 7.30am
Don’t use noisy appliances like washing machines or a vacuum at
unsociable hours where it could cause a nuisance to your neighbours
Don’t do DIY at unsociable hours
Don’t slam or bang doors or cupboards
Don’t scream, shout, argue or use offensive language as this can cause a
nuisance or annoyance to others
Please remember that as the tenant you are ultimately responsible for the
behaviour of all the residents living with you and visitors to your home
Dog barking
Dog fighting
Animal fouling
The use of noisy machinery
Offensive drunkenness
Prostitution
Growing, making, consuming or selling drugs
Disorder associated with drugs or alcohol use
Dumping rubbish
Allowing the accumulation of rubbish and waste within
your home, communal areas, gardens or garages
Obstructing shared areas
Dismantling or repairing motor vehicles
Driving, riding or using vehicles (including bikes or motor
cycles) dangerously or inconsiderately or on paths or
other pedestrian areas
Throwing anything out of a window of your home
Displaying offensive or obscene messages or posters
Playing ball games near other people’s homes or where
ball games are not permitted.
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