Condominium lifestyle has its ups and
downs. While living in condos greatly speaks about convenience and comfort –
office buildings and shopping centers are very accessible, amenities like
swimming pool, tennis court and fitness facilities are within your reach, not
to mention that maintenance and repairs are under the responsibilities of the
condominium associations, it has its own downsides too. One of them is the
level of noise transmitted due to shared walls, ceilings, floors and other common areas.
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How To Deal With Noisy Neighbors
Whether you’re out shopping for a DMCI condo for sale or considering finding a condo for rent in Taguig,
remember that noise issues is something that every owner or renter is bound to
encounter at one point or another. Learn how to deal with noisy neighbors with
these four (4) simple steps.
1.
Note down each time your neighbor is noisy. Create a list showing the dates and times when the sounds
become unbearable – does it usually occur while you’re having a morning coffee
before leaving for work or does it happen while you’re watching the evening
news? Is it an everyday thing, during the weekends or just occasionally?
Can you identify the racket he is making – can he be throwing a tennis ball
against the wall, playing rock music in maximum volume, or moving furniture
every now and then? Be detailed in your records. It can be a daily routine on
his part and knowing the exact day or hour the noises take place can be useful
especially when it is time to speak to him about the problem.
2.
Talk to your neighbor. Find
a situation wherein you can privately approach him in a friendly manner – when
you see each other on the lobby or hall or when you exchange smiles and quick
chats. Politely bring to his attention your concerns. For all you know, he’s
unaware of the commotion he’s creating. If he proves to be difficult to talk
to, only then do you proceed to the next step.
3.
Report the issue to the association. Noise complaints are not a new thing in a community such as
in condos. If your conversation with the guy next door didn’t yield any
favorable result, forward your report to the people-in-charge. Write a letter,
make a phone call or bring up the topic in casual conversations. Present your
records as proof to back your complaint up. If the association has not taken
any affirmative actions, go to step four.
4.
Find reinforcements.
Check other tenants/owners if they are experiencing the same issues as you
do. If they are, visit the board and
state that several other people have the same problems.
