ArielB said:

Sure, that's probably it but that's not my problem to fix.

Lammastide said:

Paying $900 in rent with no utilities included by myself while raising a child alone is not easy.

My place is no dump either, I was lucky to find it. You just have to not mind things like women being found dead in the park across the street.

Oh and, it's a duplex. It's just my unit and theirs.

know any hitmen??

roodboi said:

I wish. I keep thinking...they're old...hopefully one of them will die and then the survivor will have to move.

I know, awful.

JustErin said:

old folks can be assholes too...

shitty...

Have you talked to the neighbors about this? Maybe before you call the police, a good sit-down might go a long way. At least, you could tell the cops you tried that, because I bet you they're going to ask you if you did.

JustErin said:

maybe the husband is banging on the floor telling his wife.."Remember when we used 2 make this noise on the bedroom walls?...Now, it's the sound of your tits knocking 2gether."

RodeoSchro said:

No, because they will not answer their door and only acknowledge my existence when they are telling me off. Like I said. They are miserable people.

Calling the police will be the very last resort. I don't like to waste tax payer money for calls like that. If it doesn't get better I will probably write a note and tape it to their door as a next step.

ltd022002 said:

I'd love to know if it's the husband or the wife doing it...or both.

I'd really like to punch both of them in the face.

JustErin said:

Maybe the landlord can arrange a meeting. Most problems can be solved through communication, and that's a whole lot more fun than having police come over. Anyway, good luck.

RodeoSchro said:

I agree with face to face talks but really, its not like there is any kind of agreement we can come to. There isn't anything different for me to do as I am not doing anything wrong here. What can I bring to the table to make them happy?

"Ok, so here is what I can do for you. I will no longer talk in my apartment, or watch tv. I will duct tape my son's mouth so he can not make a sound as well. I will no longer come home any time after 6pm as this annoys you. I will no longer vacuum or clean my apartment as even day time hours are not ok to do anything that makes any noise louder than a whisper"

Man, I really wish this was a big joke and I am exaggerating about all this. I'm so not.

Just arrange a meeting at the office with the parties in question. That way everybody (manager, the odd couple and U) can talk about it and no one won't feel defenseless. Compromise and come up with a solution. Maybe they want the attention. Old folks really feel that way. Who knows...U may come 2 like each other. And if that don't work, steal their walkers! Shit!

ltd022002 said:

There is no office. My landlord lives in Calgary. This is a duplex, not an apartment building.

There is nothing for me to compromise on here. And I've tried to be nice to them from day one and they have never been nice. That's fine, I'll still be respectful to them even though I don't get it back.

JustErin said:

next time when they beat on the wall, beat back. Either they'll stop, move out or put together a band. Some old folks are assholes. I wish u luck with that one.

JustErin said:

Problem solved.

CarrieMpls said:

agreed

ltd022002 said:

try that for a while and see how it goes!!!!! If u can't beat them.....

If that doesn't work take the next step.

missmad said:

Banging back worked for me and my idiot neighor. She never tried it again when I banged back at her, just as loud and forceful.

JustErin said:

I understand. Not that you should have to for any reason, but have you ever thought about moving to save yourself these sorts of headaches? Or is $900 for the caliber of apartment you have an unusually good deal where your are?
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missmad said:

Naw, I won't do that. It's not like me to do that kind of thing. And I don't want them to be able to say that I do it as well.

Lammastide said:

The only way I would move would be if I buy a house and I'm not quite in that position yet.

$900 is amazing for this place. It's 3 bedrooms - about 1200sq feet, with a fully fenced back yard. I am surrounded by 4 parks and there is a beach about a 5 minute walk from my doorstep and yacht club just down the road. Plus I was able to paint and decorate it any way I wanted so I think my place looks amazing. The landlord used to live here actually so it's also really structurally sound - new windows, great heating system, etc. At least my landlord is no slumlord. I'm totally happy - other than the people harassing me for basically just living here.

Some pictures of my neighbourhood. It's beautiful especially considering it's right in the city.








A conservation area full of wildlife right behind the bike path directly across the street from my house.




I don't want to leave.

JustErin said:

BANG!

BANG!

BANG!

HamsterHuey said:

Ya, ya...the murder across the street. It's still not enough to make me give it all up. We'll see how this summer goes in terms of crime rates. I'm hoping it was just a bad summer and not the rule for around here.

JustErin said:

Ow. I did not know about that. It was supposed to be banging on the floor, really.

HamsterHuey said:

Oh!

Your not wrong here Erin. Every time they would bang I would bang back even harder (use pots and pans).

JustErin said:

That's beautiful, Erin. I can definitely see why you'd want to stay.

Hey every time they bang on your wall blast William Hung's "She Bangs". I know that would make me stop.

HamsterHuey said: