Special offer

Not What They were Expecting!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 DRE# ER40011786

The Buyers closed in June, took possession in July, and two days after they moved in, I got a call.    

 

How do you deal with neighbors that run their music at 2 am and won't turn it down?     These Buyers went over the first time very nice and asked if they could tone it down after 9 pm.   He said yes.   Two days later, it was loud once again.    They went over and asked again, and the neighbor said he has lived there 20 years and that is how he lives - get over it!   

 

The next day I called our State Legal hotline, and the Seller did NOT need to disclose this information.    He also suggested making an appointment with a real estate attorney and sending a letter to this neighbor.

 

They are now calling the Police, but miraculously, the neighbor knows when to turn it down, and is off by the time the Police arrive, which seems like it is affecting my Buyers' credibility.   I have always thought there was a noise ordinance between 9 pm and 7 am.   A homeowner should be able to live a peaceful life.

 

In those first days, they moved from their master bedroom (on the backside of the home on the neighbor's side) to the basement bedroom.   They have bought noise filtering items to keep the noise from their home.    They were sleep-deprived and very angry.   They even suggested selling the home right away, as they just cannot deal with the neighbor.

 

This is NOT what you expect with first-time buyers and the euphoric feeling of buying their first home.    This sure burst their balloon!

 

I always recommend buyers driving around the home on Friday and Saturday nights to see if there are wild parties, noisy neighbors, etc., but never have I suggested driving by at 2 am!

 

Have you had this issue come up?

 

Posted by

Joan Cox
Broker/Owner, REALTOR®
House to Home, Inc.

Serving the Denver Metro area including all suburbs


Helping Buyers and Sellers achieve their real estate dreams, one house at a time!

LinkedIn  |  Facebook  |  YouTube
About Me  |   My Blog
       My Website

720-231-6373  
Call or Text Me!

Email Me!

 

Comments (18)

Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Joan... what an awful situation! Fortunately, this has not happened to me. It's one reason I'm all about owning in a well run subdivision with an HOA... they can put a stop to it pretty quickly. And these days with homes selling so quickly, who has time to do drive-bys to see what's happening in a neighborhood at various times in the day or night.

Aug 16, 2021 08:38 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina Hollander, Broker sadly they REQUESTED no HOA, and be careful with what you wish for!    My heart breaks for them.    

Aug 16, 2021 09:18 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox this is exactly the kind of thing I warn buyers about if they say no HOA.

Aug 16, 2021 09:24 AM
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

This could be taken to court, have them consult with an attorney.

Aug 16, 2021 10:24 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Pete, I have relayed that information to them too, think they are trying to go the "easier route" first.

Aug 16, 2021 10:26 AM
Pete Xavier

Somehow my eyes skipped over that part of your post, I was "speed glance reading".

Aug 16, 2021 11:02 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

2 am is very inconsiderate for these neighbors. Great information, thanks for posting.  Make it a productive Monday.  Bill Salvatore

Aug 16, 2021 10:41 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Probably a good idea for buyers to drive by the home during the inspection period. I suggest recording the neighbor blasting the music on multiple nights so the police can see they are telling the truth. Does the neighbor (by chance) work for the police?

Aug 16, 2021 11:07 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Joan - may daughter had this issue and absolutely could not take it.  She moved.

Aug 16, 2021 11:13 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Bill, VERY inconsiderate I think even on a weekend day.

Aug 16, 2021 11:22 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty I have suggested recording with the time and day and believe they have.  He does not work for the police dept that we know.

Aug 16, 2021 11:22 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Grant Schneider that will break my heart if they have to move because of this jerk.  They absolutely LOVE the house, HATE the neighbor.

Aug 16, 2021 11:23 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Joan Cox - What a shame.  

My guess is that the bad neighbor is monitoring the police channel. They have to record the sound coming from the other home.  It might be interesting to document the time that the sound gets lower or turns off.  Check it to see when the police call went out.  

Aug 16, 2021 12:09 PM
Wendy Rulnick
Rulnick Realty, Inc. - Destin, FL
"It's Wendy... It's Sold!"

Joan Cox Maybe the music didn't bother the seller if they lived with it for so long. They could have grown immune to it.  I've never had that happen!

Aug 16, 2021 01:30 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Joan- what a shame!!! And yes, buyers drive through prospective neighborhoods but who would think of driving around at 2 in the morning. I had the same thoughts as Nina about an HOA. Sheri Sperry - MCNE® has a good idea that's worth a try. 

Aug 16, 2021 02:46 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® I never even thought about the monitoring possibility.  Will let the buyers know this.

Aug 17, 2021 09:37 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Wendy, I have had buyers complain about a dog barking, but not a neighbor with very loud music.

Aug 17, 2021 09:38 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, that would be a good idea, but in this neighborhood, there is no HOA.

Aug 17, 2021 09:39 AM
Anna Chroscicki
Re/Max Masterpiece Realty - Port St Lucie, FL
Realtor - St. Lucie County affordable Real Estate

That sucks...:(

Aug 17, 2021 12:06 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Anna, it does suck, and even more so, nothing I can do! 

Aug 18, 2021 09:36 AM