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wrote:
Hi,

I'm having a serious problem, and I was wondering if anyone can help
with it. I live in an apartment building. My neighbour below me
always invites friends over, plays loud music, etc. I hear him till
the wee hours DAILY!!! It's seriously driving me insane! Even after I
warn him, he keeps going. My landlord sent him a letter, but as I am
writing this e-mail, I can still hear his TV on (he's watching Star
Wars). Is there anything I can do to add some sound insulation. My
apartment is not very big, the floors are made of wood. Someone please
help me!!!

David

I would not approach him again about the noise. Once should do it if he
cares. If you are fortunate, there is a noise ordinance the police can
enforce. If there is any basis for a friendly
conversation/relationship, seize it. He can make a lot of misery if he
chooses. With bare wood floors in your apartment, you may make as much
irritating noise as he does. Carpet with padding would probably help a
great deal. I've read about condos that require carpeting for units
above ground floor because of noise issues for those beneath bare wood
or tile floors. We had an upstairs neighbor who had large speakers
sitting on the floor, and we could hear her music above our TV - she was
otherwise a very quiet and considerate person, so it wasn't a problem.

When neighbors start "one upping" each other, it only leads to problems.
Easier to move.