Please advices

[sa_wood]

Hi,

Here is my situation. I live in the apartment with my wife. Actually, I have a problem with my new neighbor up stair because they have a small child who is around one year old. Now, he is starting walking and running in the apartment the whole day from 6:30 am to 10:30 PM. I am at down stair. I hear all the noise of his step and I can not support it anymore especially in the morning at weekend and night from 9:00 PM. So, I went to talk gently with the neighbor two times about this problem. I asked them to not let the child running in morning at 6:30 AM at weekend and at night from 9:00 PM because my wife and I need to go to bed. But they don't listen to us and told us that they can not do anything with the child about 1 year old. I talked with the owner and he tried to help but nothing can improve. My question: what should I do in this case? Is it normal that all the children run in the apartment?:confused:

Please give some advices:cry::mad:

[Nikita]

Lighten up! Kids have to live somewhere too. Kids make noise. That's life, get some earplugs...or move (but even then you may find kids living whereever you move).

[Frankie3s]

This is a losing situation. Especially since it really isn't a noise complaint and of course the kid is going to want to walk and run. Your only alternative is to move or to get really good ear plugs for when you go to bed.

Maybe ask the parents to get the kid a PS3? That should do it.

[pupazzo]

Get a broom stick and hit the ceiling like the old lady in Family Guy lol

[kilarney]

Here is my situation. I live in the apartment with my wife. Actually, I have a problem with my new neighbor up stair because they have a small child who is around one year old. Now, he is starting walking and running in the apartment the whole day from 6:30 am to 10:30 PM. I am at down stair. I hear all the noise of his step and I can not support it anymore especially in the morning at weekend and night from 9:00 PM. So, I went to talk gently with the neighbor two times about this problem. I asked them to not let the child running in morning at 6:30 AM at weekend and at night from 9:00 PM because my wife and I need to go to bed. But they don't listen to us and told us that they can not do anything with the child about 1 year old. I talked with the owner and he tried to help but nothing can improve. My question: what should I do in this case? Is it normal that all the children run in the apartment?

So you're saying you've never run around the house, yard or whatever when you were little?

Look, kids will be kids. They will run around, make noise, explore or whatever. You just got to live with it whether it is through earplugs, nyquill or tolerance. The family upstairs is most likely trying their best to control their children and try to be a good tenant. Maybe, you should be more considerate.

[Spidey]

Poor Mr. Heckels

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[thomsonst780]

Lighten up! Kids have to live somewhere too. Kids make noise. That's life, get some earplugs...or move (but even then you may find kids living whereever you move).

He's paying rent and is entitled to rest and relaxation in his own home. It's in the tenacy act about the right you have to this enjoyment you pay for. Quiet time before 8am and after 8pm is reasonable.

Leave a note with upstairs people about it.

if it fails

Put it in writing to the landlord and give it one week.

if it fails

Put it in writing to the landlord and tell him you will be going to the tenancy branch for a reduction in rent based on his failure to provide a quiet place for renting. give it one week.

if it fails go to the tenancy branch and file a grievance to reduce the rent. In BC there are tenant advocacy groups online to assist. Look into them/

Also videotape the noise with a video camera to show the noise level and the times (film your TV channel with date and time). Do it every time this occurs during unreasonable hours. You will need this sort of evidence to win. The tenancy branch accepts video on dvd as evidence.


You work hard for your money and decent sleep and low stress is important in your day to day functioning; if your landlord can't help and those parents don't know how to raise a child that can behave without offending others you have no choice but to exercise your rights.

Good luck and be bullied by these lazy parental "my kids are so precious they can do what the hell they want" types.

And Nikita, your reply was pretty lame. How you got that award here on RFD must of been from years ago or somethin....

[Nikita]

He's paying rent and is entitled to rest and relaxation in his own home. It's in the tenacy act about the right you have to this enjoyment you pay for. Quiet time before 8am and after 8pm is reasonable.

So are the people upstairs with the child.

Leave a note with upstairs people about it.

if it fails

Put it in writing to the landlord and give it one week.

if it fails

Put it in writing to the landlord and tell him you will be going to the tenancy branch for a reduction in rent based on his failure to provide a quiet place for renting. give it one week.

if it fails go to the tenancy branch and file a grievance to reduce the rent. In BC there are tenant advocacy groups online to assist. Look into them


You work hard for your money and decent sleep and low stress is important in your day to day functioning; if your landlord can't help and those parents don't know how to raise a child that can behave without offending others you have no choice but to exercise your rights.

Good luck and be bullied by these lazy parental "my kids are so precious they can do what the hell they want" types.

And Nikita, your reply was pretty lame. How you got that award here on RFD must of been from years ago or somethin....

Actually my answer was realistic and the award was last year ;). Unless this child is causing some huge unusual disturbance, it's a waste of time and money to litigate this. This isn't an adult only building obviously so the OP is not entitled to a 'kid noise free zone'. The kid is doing what kids do, nothing unusual and normal kid noise will not be considered interfering with 'quiet enjoyment of the premises' (the phrase I think you were looking for). Quiet time between 8:00 pm and 8:00 am? Now that's lame...lol! And you obviously pulled it out of your ass because there is no such law.

If the OP wanted total peace and quiet he/she should have moved into an adult only building, like I did. He didn't, now he has kid noise...and little if nothing he can do about it except leave or use earplugs. But trying to get a rent reduction for normal kid noise in a building where kids live? Now that's what's lame. Cuz it just isn't going to happen.

[thomsonst780]

So are the people upstairs with the child.





If the OP wanted total peace and quiet he/she should have moved into an adult only building, like I did. He didn't, now he has kid noise...and little if nothing he can do about it except leave or use earplugs. But trying to get a rent reduction for normal kid noise in a building where kids live? Now that's what's lame. Cuz it just isn't going to happen.

He's not complaining about a child. He's complaining about noise at unreasonable times. No difference that is a child. Maybe you should learn how to look at the problem as a whole, not just one part.

Do I have use bold and caps for you to re-read the part about unreasonable times?

The right to enjoyment of quiet times is well documented, perhaps you need to expand your education.

http://docs.google.com/gview?a=v&q=cache:wBpwI6hvgGEJ:www.rto.gov.bc.ca/documents/GL06.pdf+quiet+time+tenancy+branch&hl=en&gl=ca

[Nikita]

He's not complaining about a child. He's complaining about noise at unreasonable times. No difference that is a child. Maybe you should learn how to look at the problem as a whole, not just one part.

He's complaining about normal child noise at what only you consider an unreasonable time. I can assure you the court will consider the fact that it's a child and will consider that 10:30 at night is not a reasonable time to be complaining about any kind of noise.

Maybe you should learn to look at a legal problem as a legal problem, not as a personal one, especially if you're purporting to dispense legal advice.

Damn, would you stop editing after I've replied!

I hardly need you telling me what 'quiet enjoyment' entails (again, that's the term you're looking for, believe me) because that IS my education, and it doesn't need to be expanded anymore than it already is. Now if you expand yours by a few years, you might actually understand what I'm saying.

[Maxman]

Seriously - the sound of a ONE YEAR OLD running is keeping you up?

How much does this kid weigh?

[thomsonst780]

Seriously - the sound of a ONE YEAR OLD running is keeping you up?

How much does this kid weigh?


If its thin hardwood floors it's going to be pretty loud even if the kid is 20 pounds. Don't forget people are trying to sleep here.

[sa_wood]

He's not complaining about a child. He's complaining about noise at unreasonable times. No difference that is a child. Maybe you should learn how to look at the problem as a whole, not just one part.

Do I have use bold and caps for you to re-read the part about unreasonable times?

The right to enjoyment of quiet times is well documented, perhaps you need to expand your education.

http://docs.google.com/gview?a=v&q=cache:wBpwI6hvgGEJ:www.rto.gov.bc.ca/documents/GL06.pdf+quiet+time+tenancy+branch&hl=en&gl=ca

Thank thomsonst780 for your advice. Yes, I understand that the kid make noise normally but I ask for the reasonable time because I also pays my rent and I need to go to work.

[YYZFA]

It's just a small child. I don't think it's unreasonable noise. It's the way it is. Upstairs from me, the couple is preparing to have their first child. The floors seem to be very thin, as I can hear their footsteps, and even sometimes, their conversations.

I expect that the child crying in the middle of the night will disturb me, as I am on shift work. There is nothing I can do about it.

I may move out if it is the case. They can't prevent a baby from making noise. It's only a baby.

[Squiggles]

I don't think it is reasonable for you to expect anything to be done about someone moving around in their own apartment. Your neighbor is not making the noise maliciously, and really has no way of stopping their child from running around (unless you want them to put him in a cage or something, but I think Child Protective Services frowns on that sort of thing). In our apartment, we have issues with people smoking on their balconies and it coming in our window, and other minor frustrations, but that is just the price of living in an apartment. If anything, your building is poorly sound insulated and that's just the way it is. I understand your frustration, but you have two options:
1. Suck it up
2. Move

[sa_wood]

I have no problem when the kid cry. But if you hear Bom Bom very loudly like me, you will know.

Yes, they is no way to stop the kid to make noise. I forgot to mention that the father work at night. So, when the father com home and sleep in the daily time, there is no noise.

Just close this thread because it is not helpful.

[YYZFA]

Just close this thread because it is not helpful.

I think it is helpful. You just don't like the content, but you did ask for all opinions, did you not? Ask the landlord if he'll consider laying carpet down in the unit above you to absorb some of the noise. He'll probably decline to do that at his own expense, but you could ask.

[rehearser]

Retaliate.

When the kid isn't making noise, make noise yourself.

Def Leppard, Slayer, etc...

[Squiggles]

Just close this thread because it is not helpful.


I'm getting tired of people opening threads and asking for opinions and then asking that the thread be closed when everyone doesn't agree with them.

If you can't handle opinions contrary to your own please do not start a thread. Thank you.

[spf1971]

Hi,

Now, he is starting walking and running in the apartment the whole day from 6:30 am to 10:30 PM.

I forgot to mention that the father work at night. So, when the father com home and sleep in the daily time, there is no noise.



Is there noise during the day or not?

[cheapmeister]

I say tell the parents to put thick carpet on the floors so that the kid won't hurt themself when they fall down. The carpet will help to insulate and reduce the thump, thump, thump sound.

[brunes]

Complain to the landlord, and if nothing is done, move out. This is part of the price you pay to live in a rental unit.

[ZxExN]

It's certainly within your right to ask for peace and quiet. Whether it's precieved as normal sound by some or not, clearly it's discruptive enough that is it causing you some grief. The source of the disturbance does not midigate the cause. Suppose it was the other way around and that your walking and running cause issues for the child during their sleeping hours? As a good neighbour and person, I would expect that you would try to address the issue and come to some sort of understanding with the parents/neighbours. I find it strange that some would critize you for wanting the same level of courtesy. Yes children run and play but that's not what is in debate here. The issue is the right of others when these activities are consistently discruptive. It's all too easy to dismiss OP's complaints until you put yourself in his shoes. At the very least, you would share in his frustration. OP, I do believe you should continue to pursue this with the landlord and if he's inept in performing his duties as landlord, than you should take it further up the chain. No one should be forced to move from building to building simply because of the inconsiderateness of others.

[brunes]

It's certainly within your right to ask for peace and quiet. Whether it's precieved as normal sound by some or not, clearly it's discruptive enough that is it causing you some grief. The source of the disturbance does not midigate the cause. Suppose it was the other way around and that your walking and running cause issues for the child during their sleeping hours? As a good neighbour and person, I would expect that you would try to address the issue and come to some sort of understanding with the parents/neighbours. I find it strange that some would critize you for wanting the same level of courtesy. Yes children run and play but that's not what is in debate here. The issue is the right of others when these activities are consistently discruptive. It's all too easy to dismiss OP's complaints until you put yourself in his shoes. At the very least, you would share in his frustration. OP, I do believe you should continue to pursue this with the landlord and if he's inept in performing his duties as landlord, than you should take it further up the chain. No one should be forced to move from building to building simply because of the inconsiderateness of others.

You are right here, but at the end, you end up with what I said - as a renter, your only remedy, is to complain to the landlord. If they do nothing, your only subsequent remedy, is to apply to the tenant board to break your lease, and move. You can't somehwow force the inconsiderate person out if the landlord won't evict them.

Unfortunately you will "be forced to move from building to building simply because of the inconsiderateness of others". This is one of the drawbacks of renting.

[ZxExN]

On second thought... and having come to my senses, just play your porn real loud or have your wife bang on the walls screaming.. YESSS>. YESSS... at all hours of the day... I think they'll get the message.

[sa_wood]

Is there noise during the day or not?

Yes, I can say from 8:30 0r 9:00 am to 4:30 PM there is no noise because the father was sleeping. I knew it because I just took my vac cation last week by staying at home.

[najibs]

On second thought... and having come to my senses, just play your porn real loud or have your wife bang on the walls screaming.. YESSS>. YESSS... at all hours of the day... I think they'll get the message.

That'll just inspire them to have another kid. Then you'll have 2 babies running around :twisted:

[sa_wood]

It's certainly within your right to ask for peace and quiet. Whether it's precieved as normal sound by some or not, clearly it's discruptive enough that is it causing you some grief. The source of the disturbance does not midigate the cause. Suppose it was the other way around and that your walking and running cause issues for the child during their sleeping hours? As a good neighbour and person, I would expect that you would try to address the issue and come to some sort of understanding with the parents/neighbours. I find it strange that some would critize you for wanting the same level of courtesy. Yes children run and play but that's not what is in debate here. The issue is the right of others when these activities are consistently discruptive. It's all too easy to dismiss OP's complaints until you put yourself in his shoes. At the very least, you would share in his frustration. OP, I do believe you should continue to pursue this with the landlord and if he's inept in performing his duties as landlord, than you should take it further up the chain. No one should be forced to move from building to building simply because of the inconsiderateness of others.

Thanks for your understanding. You are right. I may end up by finding a new place to live. I will try to talk again with my landlord. I don´t want to make the same noise because I don´t have any problem with others neighbors.

My wife prepare to fight back after 9:30 PM if we still hear the noise ´bom bom...´.

[sa_wood]

You are right here, but at the end, you end up with what I said - as a renter, your only remedy, is to complain to the landlord. If they do nothing, your only subsequent remedy, is to apply to the tenant board to break your lease, and move. You can't somehwow force the inconsiderate person out if the landlord won't evict them.

Unfortunately you will "be forced to move from building to building simply because of the inconsiderateness of others". This is one of the drawbacks of renting.

Yes, you´re right. It seems like the only best solution to get out of this situation.

[mojook]

how exactly do you expect them to rectify this? you said they have a 1 year old. i doubt even they can do anything about it. the best way to go about it if its too unbearable is to ask to be released from your lease.

[Maxman]

OK - once again - the sound of a 20 pound baby walking - apparently for 16 hours a day is a problem, but you have no problem with the baby crying?

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say you're making this up!

And for those that think its this guys right to have quiet during the day - think please - he's complaing about a 20 pound baby running around! Seriously folks. C'mon!

[sa_wood]

That'll just inspire them to have another kid. Then you'll have 2 babies running around :twisted:

No kidding. According to the landlord, the second baby will be born in 2 weeks. This is the hard part for me.

[sa_wood]

how exactly do you expect them to rectify this? you said they have a 1 year old. i doubt even they can do anything about it. the best way to go about it if its too unbearable is to ask to be released from your lease.

I just want to have quiet place after 9:00 PM and in morning at weekend.

[sa_wood]

OK - once again - the sound of a 20 pound baby walking - apparently for 16 hours a day is a problem, but you have no problem with the baby crying?

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say you're making this up!

And for those that think its this guys right to have quiet during the day - think please - he's complaing about a 20 pound baby running around! Seriously folks. C'mon!

Yes, because there is no ´bom bom...´ on my head.

You have the right to think what ever you want:lol: I don´t care.

I still ask to close this thread because I think I could see the way to go with all the opinions I have received.

[ZxExN]

Back in university I used to have a guy who lived next door in residence that would constantly play his music and have people over making noise most nights. Then, unintentionally I started unplugging my headphones when I played games at night and after a while, I got a note on my door asking that we work something out. Seriously, you should consider my advice.

[sa_wood]

Back in university I used to have a guy who lived next door in residence that would constantly play his music and have people over making noise most nights. Then, unintentionally I started unplugging my headphones when I played games at night and after a while, I got a note on my door asking that we work something out. Seriously, you should consider my advice.

Yes for sure cuz my wife has the same idea like yours.

[czhe]

Telling the OP to move out? What kind of fking advice is that?

If I had a child and my downstairs neighbour complained about it twice I would do something! The neighbours are bunch of aholes imo.

If it's affecting your rest and mental health then it's a problem. Make sure they understand that. Don't give in to this bs.

[KorruptioN]

And Nikita, your reply was pretty lame. How you got that award here on RFD must of been from years ago or somethin....

Maybe you should learn how to look at the problem as a whole, not just one part.

Do I have use bold and caps for you to re-read the part about unreasonable times?

Perhaps you need to expand your education.

You like to be fairly straight forward with your unprovoked personal attacks...

[xcentric]

Get a broom stick and hit the ceiling like the old lady in Family Guy lol

Doesnt work, need something stronger!

Im literally in the EXACT same situation OP.

Cept their infant only makes noises here and there, but I sleep from 6am - 5pm, so I understand it cant always be quiet, especially the grass cutting outside to.

Neighbor upstairs with yr old, and their 13yr old sibling thats now scared of us, cause its cool to pick on people 12yrs younger :lol:

I use our previous car club that can probably do more damage than baseball bat & hit the ceiling continuously till they STFU, & usually they get the message for days on end. But kids will be kids, even though OP, its not our problem were all poor living in ghetto buildings, they need to put a leash on their cat/kid for disturbing others. Talked to them twice, left messages, told the super, left garbage in front of their unit, then finally after excessive hits to the ceiling where there's minor bumps on it, they got the message :lol:

They should move out before us anyways, since we have higher seniority, and you know GTA is known for being full of Union entitlement!!! =)

[originalnutta]

You're going to have to break and put some bunny slippers on the kid.

[D-Roc]

Yes, because there is no ´bom bom...´ on my head.

You have the right to think what ever you want:lol: I don´t care.

I still ask to close this thread because I think I could see the way to go with all the opinions I have received.


I call fake too as your writting style first presents itself as someone who is ESL. The above post, however is more like english as your first language.

[YYZFA]

I call fake too as your writting style first presents itself as someone who is ESL. The above post, however is more like english as your first language.

This makes absolutely no sense to me. The OP writes like French is his first language. I speak French as my second language, and I lived in Quebec for a few years, so I can recognize the common habits many Francophones make while speaking or writing in English.

So the OP does not confuse what I am saying, I think his English is quite good, and that the post above mine is really derailing the thread.

[sa_wood]

This makes absolutely no sense to me. The OP writes like French is his first language. I speak French as my second language, and I lived in Quebec for a few years, so I can recognize the common habits many Francophones make while speaking or writing in English.

So the OP does not confuse what I am saying, I think his English is quite good, and that the post above mine is really derailing the thread.

I call fake too as your writting style first presents itself as someone who is ESL. The above post, however is more like english as your first language.

Yes, I live in Quebec. English is my second language. So, what's the problem with my writing style? I know that my English is not good. I don't see any problem with my post. :confused:

[rehearser]

Yes, I live in Quebec. English is my second language. So, what's the problem with my writing style? I know that my English is not good. I don't see any problem with my post. :confused:

Hi,

Can you post pics of the family members?

[KorruptioN]

Hi,

Can you post pics of the family members?

You want to see pictures of the one-year-old?

:|

[thelefteyeguy]

seriously...how are you going to stop a 1 year old from running around...just move out


it's not going to get any better any time soon...wait until the kids starts pickup stuff and throwing/dropping it everywhere.

[Varos]

Maybe you and the wifey should make some 'Bom Bom' in the bedroom from 9:30pm till midnight.
I bet you'll be too tired and too happy to notice anything like a 1 yr old running around above. Sleep like a baby.

[brunes]

seriously...how are you going to stop a 1 year old from running around...just move out


it's not going to get any better any time soon...wait until the kids starts pickup stuff and throwing/dropping it everywhere.

You guys keep missing the OP's point. His point is not the noise, his point is the noise AFTER 9 PM AND BEFORE 6:30 Am.

To be frank, a 1 year old should be in bed way before 9 anyway. Any parent who has their 9 year old still up and running around at 9:30 at night and then up and running around at 6:30 the next morning is not a good parent, they aren't getting enough sleep to have their brain properly develop.

[spookie149]

You guys keep missing the OP's point. His point is not the noise, his point is the noise AFTER 9 PM AND BEFORE 6:30 Am.

To be frank, a 1 year old should be in bed way before 9 anyway. Any parent who has their 9 year old still up and running around at 9:30 at night and then up and running around at 6:30 the next morning is not a good parent, they aren't getting enough sleep to have their brain properly develop.
THANK YOU. I am stunned by the amount of posts made before this point was made. "How do you keep a child from running around?" He's one! Put him in a crib! End of problem! Brunes is right- the kid should be sleeping. what you're asking is not unreasonable OP.

[deltone]

While I get what many are saying about how there really isn't much you can do about it, I do sympathize with the OP.

I have raised 5 kids, so I'm no stranger to kid's noises but it's one thing when it's your own kid's noise and when it's someone else s. Last winter when I was staying 6 weeks down south in a beautiful condo, I ran into the same sort of problem.

There was a toddler upstairs who for hours on end was running back and forth, back and forth, and often dragging things back and forth and back and forth. Did I say "back and forth"? It drove me nuts. It was so darn loud that I thought the kid was going to come falling through the ceiling.

This was a very luxury type condo and yet the noise levels from the other apartments was horrible. I couldn't and didn't do anything about it as I was thankfully only going to be there for a short time but I for sure could never live like that, putting up with this noise. It was horrible.

OP, you are probably wise to start looking for another apartment. Fair? Perhaps not but life rarely is. Good luck!!

[jstaneon]

Contact the superintendent or property mgmt company. If that doesnt work, you can contact the Montreal by-laws office and possibly get them fined under the nuisance/noise bylaw. If they get enough fines, they will stop.

This is the Toronto bylaw....


Chapter 591 Noise

The Noise Chapter provides standards for noise and applies to all properties within the City of Toronto. The purpose of the by-law is to reduce the impact of unwanted sound on the residents of the City.

The general prohibition prevents persons from making, causing or permitting any noise, at any time, which is likely to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the inhabitants of the City.

A further amendment to the Noise Chapter applies to construction noise. Operating vehicles or equipment in connection with the construction of any building after 7:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m. Monday to Friday is considered a violation (7:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and all day on Sunday and statutory holidays).

If you are experiencing noise-related problems, contact your District Office and an Officer will investigate the complaint.

Any person can make an application for an exemption to any noise prohibition described in the Chapter. (See 591-10 of the Municipal Code for further details.)

Just because you have a kid, doesnt give you the right to make someone else's life uncomfortable. I personally get annoyed when you see women going down the sidewalk with their stoller as if its a snowplow and they own the entire sidewalk. Its not hard to stay to the right like everyone else.

[thelefteyeguy]

You guys keep missing the OP's point. His point is not the noise, his point is the noise AFTER 9 PM AND BEFORE 6:30 Am.

To be frank, a 1 year old should be in bed way before 9 anyway. Any parent who has their 9 year old still up and running around at 9:30 at night and then up and running around at 6:30 the next morning is not a good parent, they aren't getting enough sleep to have their brain properly develop.

seriously get off the high horse...just because a 1 year isnt in bed at 9 does mean they are not good parents. Not all 1 year olds are made in the same mold.

If the OP thinks a 1 year old is bad...wait until he reports back in a few months...books/toys etc fall out of kids hands...what are you going to do spank them?

Seriously consider moving if it's a problem.

(btw...my kid actually sleeps at 9:30 *in bed at 9*...wakes up at 6:15; 2.5-3hr afternoon nap...and she's developing fine thank you)

[Cheapo-Findo]

Buy a air purifier and blast it.

[sonic]

yeah....theres not much you can do...maybe suggest they buy a thick carpet to absord some of the sound?

when my son was ONE..he was in bed by 7 or 8:pm & slept ALL night. :)

good luck...

(so glad i live in a house)

[originalnutta]

This is one of the biggest reasons i can't live in a condo. >:(

[najibs]

This is one of the biggest reasons i can't live in a condo. >:(

I live in a Condo and I can't hear anyone above me, around me, or below me. Noise has never been an issue. You have to live in a pretty crappy place to be able to hear your neighbour if they're just doing every day activities, especially a kid running around. THe only time I can hear kids is when they're in the hallway.

[originalnutta]

I live in a Condo and I can't hear anyone above me, around me, or below me. Noise has never been an issue. You have to live in a pretty crappy place to be able to hear your neighbour if they're just doing every day activities, especially a kid running around. THe only time I can hear kids is when they're in the hallway.

Oh i know. I lived in condos for most of my life. But now that i'm getting my own place, i can't chance having a neglectful neighbour who lets their kids run around till 1 a.m.

And i grew up thinking condo life is the best. No shovelling snow, mowing the lawn, etc etc..

but i digress.

[jin9826]

Get a broom stick and hit the ceiling like the old lady in Family Guy lol

+1

they bother you, you bother them

I would be so pissed too

[kingfencer]

man... i can understand if neighbors was bouncing basketballs off your car, but this is just ridiculous. if you don't like it move out. just be happy it aint a indian family with 10 people living in 1 small apartment.

[jstaneon]

man... i can understand if neighbors was bouncing basketballs off your car, but this is just ridiculous. if you don't like it move out. just be happy it aint a indian family with 10 people living in 1 small apartment.

....cooking with curry 24/7.

[najibs]

+1

they bother you, you bother them

I would be so pissed too

Children are children. You can't make a 1-year old NOT run and do what 1 year olds do.

[jin9826]

True. But imo, I find it rude the parent(s) still let the child do whatever it wants 24/7 even after OP has asked them to be more quiet. That family doesnt own the whole building. And there are better options than letting child stay at home. For example, taking child to the park will let him/her benefit from fresh air. Plus he/she can explore stuff lol. Anyway child might turn spoiled in long run if no discipline is set.