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My neighbors complain I make too much noise, primarily because our bedrooms our situated on top of each other and I stay up 2 hours later than them. They are seeking to formally deal with the situation, and I want to know what my rights are. Are there legally allowable sounds that I can make at any hour of the day? E.g. Room-level conversation at 2am...can I be kicked out of my apartment for this? Very soft music? Walking around my apartment?
State/Country relating to Question: California Already Tried: I've met with the neighbors. I've met with the landlord. I've adjusted my lifestyle to the extent possible (take off my shoes, have guests take theirs off, minimize music at late hours, tip toe if I'm wearing shoes).
The first place to look is in your rental agreement with the apartment complex. That agreement is a legally binding contract between you and the complex and should detail their obligations to you and, more importantly here, your obligations as a tenant. If there is a section on noise requirements, read it thoroughly. Such a section should provide a great deal of guidance as to whether you are doing anything inappropriate. Outside of the contract, you are legally entitled to act in a normal manner. For example, regardless of the hour, you are certainly able to walk about, cook meals, watch television or listen to the radio, all at normal levels, of course. If the neighbors are complaining of "room-level conversation", regardless of the time, you have nothing to fear. Their primary course of action would be to complain to management. Unless you are well outside the boundaries of normal activity, I suspect management will want to side with you. After all, they don't want to evict any tenants. I hope my information proved helpful. If so, please click the green ACCEPT so that I may receive credit for my efforts. Your question will not close and you will be permitted to follow up, if necessary. Positive feedback and bonuses are not required but greatly appreciated. Thank you and good luck!
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