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Elderly neighbor sets unreasonable expectations for another resident's acceptable noise levels, resident seeks the internet's advice: ‘Sir. It is 8:30 pm on a Friday night’

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  • An elderly man holds a phone to his ear as he looks out his front door.
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  • "How do I handle my r**e elderly neighbor with unrealistic noise expectations?"

    We bought our first house this summer. My neighbors are all old for the most part.
  • It's no biggie most of the time. However my one neighbor literally goes to bed at like 7 pm.
  • If we use our hot tub after they go to bed they complain that they can hear us open and close our hot tub.
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  • They also complain they can hear us talking. We are not having a party! It's just a couple speaking at a normal volume in our hot tub.
  • He will open his window and yell at us. Tonight I had some friends over to see the house for the first time.
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  • At 8:30 pm after dinner I showed them the backyard. Maybe outside for 3 minutes. Six adults just standing in the yard talking about how nice the landscaping is and that we can see the stars.
  • Neighbor once again opens his window and starts screaming at us to be quiet. Sir. It is 8:30 pm on a Friday night.
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  • We have an outdoor firepit and last summer he would yells at us for using it while it was still daylight at 8 pm.
  • Two people enjoying a barbecue on a warm summer evening.
  • I've really had it with this guy and fear that by complying with his screaming I've set a precedent.
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  • City law says I can make reasonable noise before 10 pm and I don't think I'm being unreasonable.
  • I'd like to enjoy my hot tub and have friends over at the home I own.
  • There is no HOA! How do I handle my rude elderly neighbor with unrealistic noise expectations?
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  • Special Education3234 Print out the city regs for noise. Hand it to him and tell him that any more of his outbursts you'll call the police and charge him with harassment.
  • Ecstatic-Cry2069 Let him yell. Eventually he will either quit, or fruitlessly call the police. It's his problem, not yours.
  • OP catknitski I should just ignore him then?
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  • Leek-Middle Ignore him. When he yells turn up the music if you're outside. If he continues start reporting him for harassment. As long as you're not breaking noise ordinances he can stuff it. If you want to be really petty purchase a pair of ear plugs, print out the city ordinances and give them to him.
  • OP catknitski Once I start being petty there is no stopping me! I don't want this to be an issue!
  • TheRealChuckle Air horn? When he opens his window, as soon as he opens his mouth give a little honk, and again every time he tries to speak.
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  • omegamun No HOA you say? Well then, I'd say it is high time to install an outdoor stereo system!

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