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Living the tenant life comes with its own share ofstruggles.

Some days, its about chasing repairs, and other days, its navigating building rules.

But nothing quite compares to the stress of dealing with adifficult neighbor.

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Take, for instance, one tenantsexperiencewith a downstairs neighbor who constantly complains about noise.

Keep reading to find out how theyre handling the situationand their plans to finally move on!

They can lend you sugar when you run out or share a laugh over a cup of coffee.

Woman looking regretful while sitting at a desk with a laptop, pondering after asking neighbors to keep it down.

But on the flip side, they can also turn your home into a stress zone.

Out of all the things neighbors might do, excessive noise often tops the list.

Thats nearly one in five people!

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Unsurprisingly, city dwellers face this issue much more than those in rural areas.

Across the pond in Northern Ireland, thenoise problemis also growing.

In 2021/22, a whopping 13,261 noise complaints were fileda 26.4% increase from the previous years 10,494 complaints.

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Its clear that peace and quiet are becoming harder to find in many communities.

Some crank up their music, while others seem to have an industrial machine running day and night.

Then there are the gamers who shout into their headsets at all hours.

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The reasons may differ, but the annoyance level remains the same for anyone trying to enjoy their downtime.

Of course, its not always about noisy neighbors.

If youre stuck dealing with anoisy neighbor, the first step is to try having a conversation.

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Most people arent intentionally disruptive and might be willing to make changes ifapproached politely.

In worst-case scenarios where nothing else works, you might need to file a formal complaint.

While it may seem extreme, your peace of mind and mental health are worth standing up for.

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Sometimes, legal action is the only way to get chronic noise offenders to take you seriously.

In this particular case, the authors neighbor seems to be exceptionally inconsiderate.

Living with creaky floors cant be helped, and the constant banging from below only makes it worse.

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Have you ever dealt with a noisy neighbor?

How did you handle the situation?

Share your tips and stories!

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