Two of the biggest complaints neighbors have about other neighbors are: loud noise and barking dogs.
I rarely get calls about either – but every once in a while it happens. And the big question: What can be done about it? If you are the neighbor bothered by the noise – you don’t want the noisy neighbor to know you are complaining so you might be nervous about calling the police or the landlord.
Tucson has a “noise and nuisance” ordinance for all kinds if things that include loud noises (parties, large gatherings, music that is excessively loud, etc., and there is also a “barking dog” ordinance. Typically, if the police get involved on either of these issues it tends to resolve the problem, and your identity usually remains anonymous.
If YOU are a tenant and the noisy neighbor - your landlord will be called and several things can be done. If the landlord is good, s(he) will:
Call the tenant and have a good discussion with that individual – hopefully working to find a solution to the problem.
Send a copy of their lease outlining the rules of being disruptive and let tenants know “noise” is a lease violation.
Send the tenant a written notice of complaint.
And if the warnings and notices don’t work, start the process for formal notice to correct problem or face eviction.
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