“Noise issues arising from a space beyond one’s own walls are among the most sensitive of topics for neighbors to discuss. Vexingly, the neighbor generating the noise is often completely unaware they are making any disturbance at all. In the interest of candor and transparency, I would counsel the neighbors have a respectful face-to-face conversation versus slipping any letter under the door of a noise offender. The moment a note is passed, a guessing game will begin and two possible outcomes may follow —neither ideal. In such scenarios, be aware that punitive action may be slow to happen ― if it happens at all.

Source: Huffington Post July 20, 2025 11:10 UTC