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DanielleG4 (Florida)
Posts: 131
Posted:
Or just as shitty of a predicament? I first brought this upstairs tenant to the attention of the HOA back in may this year, you all may recall my previous posts. Since then, there’s been two incidents where noise took place late at night. When I first reached out to the HOA, they went off police reports. This time around, I provided recordings. When I first spoke with the HOA, they said that either a recording or report would work. This time, they said reports are ideal because they provide physical evidence with time stamp etc, but they’ll consider the recording I provided from 2:30 AM.

I asked if the HOA spoke with the tenant directly because she rents and usually they work with the owner. But he said that’s normally the case but because the HOA /leasing office is on the complex, they communicate with the tenant and owner. He said that they already issued a warning, and the tenant came in to plea her case. Saying that she isn’t loud but the HOA manager told her that the police report states otherwise. And he said my last police report was sufficient enough, even though an officer implied on the report that he didn’t hear anything when he was standing outside her place (I had the head officer update the notes).

He’s saying that now they’re going to charge her $100 and she has the option to attend the hearing. I asked if it’s likely they’ll drop the charge and he said it’s possible but not likely. If it’s not paid, it will accrue late fees and they can put a lien on the property. I keep telling him I’m doubtful of the process based on feedback I’ve gotten from someone on the board and another person that works for the city. He said once she pays, the committee makes a decision and then it’s considered resolved and would start from the beginning. So warning, fee then hearing etc. Fee is $100 per day but because the complaints are not constant, it would be $100 each time.

I have someone I know dealing with a noisy neighbor in a leasing complex and he’s complained so much nothings changed. Not sure if he’s mentioned fees though, that’s why I’m doubtful they’ll resolve mine. The HOA mgr said that he thinks I’m sensitive to sound and suggests that I insulate my place, on top of them ā€œresolvingā€ the issue with this tenant.
SheliaH (Indiana)
Posts: 6,964
Posted:
You'll just have to wait and see. If the tenant ends up costing the owner some money, that may settle it. Disputes between neighbors don't always get resolved instantly and at the end of the day, your real beef is with the owner. Without the owner, you don't necessarily get loud tenants, and there's always a chance someone else may buy the place, move in and be just as noisy.

At some point, you may have to buck up and talk to the owner directly about all this because the HOA can only do so much. You've never said other people have complained about noise, so this is a dispute between neighbors, which is something my HOA wouldn't get involved with at all unless misuse/abuse of the common area was involved or several neighbors were complaining.

And the property manager is correct, maybe you are a little sensitive to sound, as was suggested in your other conversations. Why haven't you tried alternatives such as using a white noise producing machine or earplugs (maybe both?)


If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it. Marcus Aurelius
DanielleG4 (Florida)
Posts: 131
Posted:
The owner I think lives in another country, I’ve worked with her property mgr directly. He replaced the carpet but that doesn’t do anything. I don’t talk to other neighbors, but if I continue to give recordings/ police reports, how would that not resolve it? And if they decide to fine her, you think it wouldn’t make her stop? Nope I am not going to buy headphones, she needs to quiet down lol
SheliaH (Indiana)
Posts: 6,964
Posted:
Well, it would appear she's not quieting down, so now what? As you can see, noise can be subjective and just because YOU'RE annoyed, doesn't mean everyone else is having the same problem. If you want to fix the problem, I suggest you start talking to the neighbors - maybe they ARE having issues with it but don't know who to do about it or are afraid to. Sometimes it's best to fight these things as a group.

If you can't or refuse to do that and the police reports aren't doing anything, you either sue this tenant yourself or the homeowner, buy those headphones or sound reducing matching (which may be faster and cheaper than going to court). Or you can sell your home and move. But what will you do if this happens again someplace else?

If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it. Marcus Aurelius

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