What would you do about this? Loud music, having to ask to lower it every day, several times?

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We live across the street from what use to be a very nice young man. Well, he isn't so nice any more. He got a car a few months ago, added a bass system to it, and now LOVES to play it so loud, our floor boards shake all the time. We at first called the cops. We were laughed at in this little hick town. Well, we decided to ask them to start turning it down. I hate having to ask for them to turn in down all the time. This is our house. We paid for it, moving is NOT an option, and we feel like OUR rights have been violated, because we now HAVE to ask them several times to turn it down so we can rest. My husband did consult with a local officer during the day hours, and was told we could start filing compaints about it with the city code, but that hasn't worked out so far. They're still doing it! This isn't fair. Do you think our rights have been violated? We really feel like prisoners here...........we don't know what else we can do!!!!

Update:

One of the big problems is, everyone kind of kisses his tail to keep him happy. He lives with his mom, the next house belongs to his Uncle, then his grandma lives in the next one. I have two couples who complain to me about this boy and his friends all the time, throwing beer bottles in their yard, noise, etc, but won't say anything. "I don't want to get him into trouble". I told them to quit being cowards about it.

We're called the trouble makers because we want peace and quiet, which we've had until recently!

Jr · Accepted Answer

Agree with the above answer of seeing an attorney.  Begin to write down all the dates and times and discussions with neighbors.  Take the attorney's advice.  I would also keep calling the cops.  Keep a record of it.  

(I really feel sorry for you.  I hate feeling that bass thumping and bothering my ears when I sit next to a car like that.  It's not like I can hear music, which wouldn't be so bad, it's that I just feel my ears vibrating).  

Yes, I feel your rights have been violated.  It also can and probably is affecting your health.  (sleep, stress).

I don't know if this guy is the homeowner, or just a kid.  But you could also complain to who owns the house.  I believe they are responsible if he is a renter.  If he is a kid of the people who own the house, go after them with a lawsuit too.  Name them all.  Hopefully the kid will move, or total his car.  I would like to see some legislation regarding how loud these stereo systems can be in cars.

Old Mister Happy · Answer

Well, a not so nice person would "fix" the car, but we don't do those sorts of things.  I would say that you should probably see an attorney, first, and follow his advice.  MANY cities now do have street noise ordinances about these moving speaker systems on wheels.  If you have already files some reports, that would give the lawyer something to start with.  The first visit is usually free for consultation.

sweet · Answer

I would go across the street and just say with a SMILE.."could you please lower the music?." If he is dumb enough to ask why? Just say.."My husband, child whomever is not feeling well today."" Oh, by the way, thank you for doing that"..(MEMORIZE IT)...You may have to do it a number of times.

If he says .."oh ok..." but later on ignores it...file the reports. If nothing is done after that..Then if you can afford an attorney go that route. Sorry, for the hassle. Your neighbor is "disturbing the peace"..Preventing people from studying and is ruining his hearing..(I know he doesn't care about that). Best of luck. Tell you attorney to NOT reveal your name due to fear of retaliation.

Holly · Answer

I agree with you. Small town cops have no leverage (he might be good friends with this guy.) Still, I'd ignore it-you didn't say if he was living by himself or with parents.  Try mowing the lawn or using a leaf-blower early Sunday morning (or any morning you know he came in late.)

Don't other neighbors complain? If they do, you might all get together and go to the city council meeting next time they have one.

Blue Haired Old Lady · Answer

Get directional speakers and aim them at his house - play them LOUD really, really early EVERY morning.  

Or continue filing police reports.

Anonymous · Answer

I agree,screw That bastard!
Well,i'm not saying you should hire a couple of thug's to steal his car,then give them some money for it too.
-Nudge nudge,wink wink-

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What would you do about this? Loud music, having to ask to lower it every day, several times?

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