Loud Music
By far the greatest number of complaints we receive relate to loud music. From time to time we are all bothered by loud music, however, when it starts to be a regular occurrence it can become a nuisance.
I'm constantly disturbed by loud music from my neighbour what should I do?
- First, try to discuss your concerns with your neighbour, they may not realise their loud music is disturbing you. If you feel unable to approach them directly try writing a polite letter (remember to keep a copy).
- Failing the above you can start to gather evidence. Print a |Nuisance Record Sheet and begin recording instances of loud music.
- Next, register your complaint with the |Environmental Health & Licensing Division and forward a copy of your completed nuisance record sheet.
- If you are a tenant of a Housing Trust also |register your complaint with your housing manager and send them a copy of your nuisance record sheets.
- We will then make contact with the person being complained about and begin an investigation to assess whether the noise constitutes a nuisance. If a nuisance is confirmed we will serve a Noise Abatement Notice preventing further noise nuisance. Failure to comply with a Noise Abatement Notice is a criminal offence.
- If relations between you and your neighbour have deteriorated and the loud music is just an additional problem you may decide the best approach is to |consider mediation.
My neighbour has just informed me they are disturbed by my loud music, what should I do?
- Try to put yourself in your neighbour's shoes and be considerate, even if you feel upset by your neighbour's complaint.
- Lower the volume - in particular the bass.
- Switch to headphones, especially late at night.
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