What Can Be Done About Noisy Neighbors?
Tenants are entitled to the quiet use and enjoyment of the premises, however a landlord is not necessarily responsible for the acts of neighbors and other tenants. If tha landlord has some control over the neighbors (for example if the neighbors are also tenants of the landlord), then the landlord may have a duty to try to alleviate the situation. Sometimes neighbors find alternate dispute resolution programs to help resolve the problem. Depending on the severity of the noise problem, a landlord may explore evicting the bothersome tenants, but will likely have to do so through the courts if the tenants have a fixed term lease. In cases like this, it is usually necessary to have good proof, like a diary that notes the dates and times of the rowdy activity, as well as recordings of the noise. In general, however, judges are hesitant to authorize evictions unless the situation has become extremely unpleasant and legally constitute a "nuisance."
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