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It is 4:30 AM and people upstairs think it is good time to use noise exercise equip. what would you do?

I am disabled and get very little sleep to begin with. But above me they think using a tred mill or what ever that makes a drumming sound is fine. I've been tempted to call local cops, but this is so un-urgent. Talking to management is out of the question for she wants me out anyways. I get so frustrated when people have no respect for others. Any ideas about getting some quite?

Update:

These people are friends of landlady..I think it is being done to anger me. We are moving soon, into handicapped new home, but for over 6 months i've put up with this and because of house delays I'm stuck here longer. So far most great answers, thanks.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    THERE IS A " QUIET TIME " MANDATED BY THE APT.COMPLEX . I HAVE BEEN TOLD IN THE PAST THAT IF I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ANOTHER TENTANT TO CALL THE POLICE AND MAKE A COMPLAINT .THAT WAY IN THE EVENT OF EVICTION YOU HAVE A DOCUMENT TO SHOW THAT YOU HAVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO CURE THE PROBLEM TO THE APT. MANAGEMENT . HOWEVER , WITH YOUR SITUATION OF NOT BEING WANTED THERE , I WOULD STILL CONTACT THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND FILE A COMPLAINT ON NOISE . THAT WILL LET THE NIEGHBOR KNOW THAT YOU SERIOUS . IF YOU HAVE TRIED TALKING TO THEM , TELL THEM THAT THE NEXT TIME YOU WILL NOT BE KNOCK ON THERE DOOR , THE POLICE WILL ... THERE IS LAWS ABOUT EXCESSIVE NOISE ALL OVER . GOOD LUCK

  • 1 decade ago

    If you are unable to climb the stairs, get a friend to go for you and tell them they are disturbing your sleep. If they are considerate, they will stop. Most people are understanding about things like this and they may not even know how much noise they are creating. You could invite one of them down and have the other one use the treadmill and they can tell how loud it sounds. Just always be polite. Sugar works better than salt in this situation.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Call the cops. As for the landlord, if you have a lease stating noise ordinances, then she has to abide by them. If she refuses to enforce her own agreement, then she is in breach of contract and you may take her to court. Try asking the neighbors up stairs to stop for now. If they refuse, write a formal certified letter to the building management detailing the accounts of when the disturbances occur and why they are of hardship to you. Keep a copy of this for any future legal action you may have to take.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Just go talk to her, if you are uncomfortable try a very nicley worded letter asking her to either run later in the day or move the treadmill into another room. If you are nice about it odds are she will be willing to accomodate. If you start out mean or confrontational you will get nowhere.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Before you move place some old fish in the air vent to stink them out

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Ask them nicely in a letter.If that doesnt work report them to the police for disturbing the peace.You have a right to your sleep.Dont worry about upsetting them because they are rude to do that!!!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Ask your neighbor to please not excersise at 430 am, if it continues, then maybe since you said you get little sleep as it is, maybe you can bang on the ceiling when they are asleep

  • 1 decade ago

    Go up there and ask them to stop. Look a little crazy when you talk to them. If it doesn't stop, move.

  • Takfam
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Move. Its their right to do it as much as it is your right to do the same when they're sleeping. If moving isn't an option, get some ear plugs.

    Sorry if this is a cold answer, but other people are not bound by your sleep schedule. If they go to work at 6:30am and want to get a light workout and a shower in before work, they're free to do that.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    practise my tuba at 2 am the next morning.

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