What can be done when downstairs neighbors are loud and disturbing and landlord is uncooperative?
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What can be done when downstairs neighbors are loud and disturbing and landlord is uncooperative?
The first call to the landlord he calims he forgot to call the neighbors and talk to them, only after I called the second time did he talk to them. I then called again last week and he got rude with me stating he feels he is being harrased by me. These neighbors are loud all hours of the day, have company in and out all hours of the night, and have been ask by the landlord to keep the noise down and the company to a minimum.I am getting very irritated and frustrated and do not have the money to move at this time. What if anything can I do seeing how my landlord is uncooperative.
Asked on August 27, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You have a right under the law to "quiet enjoyment" of your property. Your landlord has an obligation to insure it. Now, you should try and speak with the tenants as well if you have not already done so. Send a letter to your landlord by certified mail indicating what you have done and what you are requesting. And state that if the problem is not resolved you will need to seek legal help. You can also call the polcie when the noise is bad. I know you state that you can not move but if the landlord can not do anything and would rather deal with them than you maybe you can negotiate a deal to have them let you out of the lease and pay moving expenses. Good luck.
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