Noise Complaints

[Phil D. Rolls]

Does anybody know, at what time does a loud hi fi justify a complaint. I say it's after 10 pm, but someone else says it's 12 midnight.

I've looked at Edinburgh Sh*tty Council's website, but it's as much use as a pair of ear plugs.

[Darth Hibbie]

FR there is no set time for it is the quick answer. If you think it is unreasonable then complain no matter what time.

[Steve-O]

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Does anybody know, at what time does a loud hi fi justify a complaint. I say it's after 10 pm, but someone else says it's 12 midnight.

I've looked at Edinburgh Sh*tty Council's website, but it's as much use as a pair of ear plugs.

My own personal opinion is 10pm at the latest, especially Monday-Friday. At the weekend I'd get to midnight before I became pissed off.

Although, I think I've looked at that website before and my impression was that you can complain at any time if it's interfering with your peace and quiet.

[Darth Hibbie]

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My own personal opinion is 10pm at the latest, especially Monday-Friday. At the weekend I'd get to midnight before I became pissed off.

Although, I think I've looked at that website before and my impression was that you can complain at any time if it's interfering with your peace and quiet.

Personally if it was a one off I would let it go. If it was a constant thing I would be complaining at 7 on account of having a young child trying to sleep

[rossheatley]

is it not 10 oclock? your not aloud to use the horn on a car after that time and before 7 in the morning i think so the same rules probably apply...

[Phil D. Rolls]

Legislation seems to say 11 pm, link here. Although it covers the rest of the UK, I think the Scottish ones would take a similair line.

My neighbour goes out on the lash occasionally, gets in at three and it's Lady Ga Ga till 5 am. No big deal last night, as I'm off today. Not so funny when I'm starting at 7 am.

(More) words will be exchanged in an ongoing attempt to solve this problem. However, we're at the stage of going to the housing association about her, which is a last resort.

[Steve-O]

My current tactic of stamping on the floor seems to work at the minute.

WTF is wrong with people that they don't just go to bed when they get home steaming at 3am?

[Phil D. Rolls]

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My current tactic of stamping on the floor seems to work at the minute.

WTF is wrong with people that they don't just go to bed when they get home steaming at 3am?

Dunno, it's as if they've lost the power to think straight.

[Steve-O]

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Dunno, it's as if they've lost the power to think straight.

Even at my most drunk, I've never came home and started blasting the stereo.

[Phil D. Rolls]

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Even at my most drunk, I've never came home and started blasting the stereo.

Yeah, but you're probably quite a sensible person to start off with. When you add stupidity to drink, the results are sadly predictable.

[Cocaine&Caviar]

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WTF is wrong with people that they don't just go to bed when they get home steaming at 3am?

What if you've got MOTD +'d?

[J-C]

I don't here's any specific time, noise pollution is noise pollution no matter the time. What has to be decided is whether the noise is loud enough and goes on for long enough to create a disturbance to you peace and quite.

[Steve-O]

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What if you've got MOTD +'d?

Watching TV at reasonable volumes is acceptable.

Blasting music so you can pretend you are still in the nightclub is not.

[Ritchie]

in the eyes of the police there is no set minimum time where noise complaints can be made.

the guy at my work came in this morning and told us they had an 18th birthday party at their house in peebles at the weekend.

the police came to the door at 8.30pm as a neighbour complained about the noise.

[SlickShoes]

Had a letter from Glasgow council as someone complained that my dog was barking for an hour between 10-11am when i was at work.

The neighbours never once spoke to me about it, had to put the dog into kennels until i can find a place that allows pets or my current place(in edinburgh, im renting in glasgow) sells.

Turns out the people that complained are not working nightshift and just have nothing else to do, had the pet got time to settle in the place itd have been fine but because they never spoke to me about it and went straight to the council i had no other option.

I have had noisy neighbours and upon speaking to them they tone the noise down. Weekends are forgivable too. I have phoned complaints myself before but not for unreasonable things, pumping tunes at 1am on a weeknight and fights between neighbours the only ones really.

[heretoday]

Nothing worse than having noisy neighbours. Assuming they are basically reasonable people the best thing to do is get to know them personally so that they won't want to disturb you. Also try to make contact with their landlord if they have one.

Assuming they are berks, the thing is to ask them nicely, then complain to them and then complain to the council/police phoneline. Sadly, in my experience, the authorities are reluctant to come out. After budget cuts they will probably be even less keen.

And if you yourself are having a party, tell the neighbours about it and apologise in advance for any disturbance. Creates a good impression, you know.

[Scouse Hibee]

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Does anybody know, at what time does a loud hi fi justify a complaint. I say it's after 10 pm, but someone else says it's 12 midnight.

I've looked at Edinburgh Sh*tty Council's website, but it's as much use as a pair of ear plugs.

You need to report each and every incident to your local Community Noise Team 0131 311 3131. This number is the Police FCC as all calls regarding antisocial noise from domestic premises need to go through the Police for safety purposes. The safety team will investigate and try to obtain corroberated evidence from neighbours and your reports to the noise team so it is highly recommended that you report every instance of noise.

[SlickShoes]

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Nothing worse than having noisy neighbours. Assuming they are basically reasonable people the best thing to do is get to know them personally so that they won't want to disturb you. Also try to make contact with their landlord if they have one.

Assuming they are berks, the thing is to ask them nicely, then complain to them and then complain to the council/police phoneline. Sadly, in my experience, the authorities are reluctant to come out. After budget cuts they will probably be even less keen.

And if you yourself are having a party, tell the neighbours about it and apologise in advance for any disturbance. Creates a good impression, you know.

Would agree with this, when i did phone and complain about noise by the time the police came around the noise had stopped most of the time.

Also found the police always asking what flat i was in so that they could speak to me when they arrived but i just refused and told them " i'm trying to get to sleep, if i do somehow manage it i dont want to have to get up to show you exactly what door is playing the noise in order to not get back to sleep again"

[heretoday]

The worst thing is not knowing if the noise will start up at any time. This has a damaging effect on health.

Unfortunately, it's not so easy to sell up and move - especially if there is a boozy barbecue going on next door on Sunday viewing days!

[Bayern Bru]

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in the eyes of the police there is no set minimum time where noise complaints can be made.

the guy at my work came in this morning and told us they had an 18th birthday party at their house in peebles at the weekend.

the police came to the door at 8.30pm as a neighbour complained about the noise.

It was probably Filled Rolls.

[Phil D. Rolls]

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It was probably Filled Rolls.

If it happens again, I swear I'll do time!

If only to guarantee myself a good night's sleep.