What can I do about upstairs neighbors stomping?

Look at some of the surprising stats:

1. Ask Your Upstairs Neighbors to Stop Stomping.
2. Compromise With Your Neighbors.
3. Bear The Stomping Noise Of Your Neighbors.
4. Soundproof Your Working Space Or Apartment.
5. Complain To The Management.
6. Call The Cops And Give Them Warning.
7. File A Legal Action Against Your Upstair Neighbor.

How do you deal with loud condo neighbors?

Taking Legal and Verbal Action

1. Speak with your neighbors. It can be a little intimidating stopping by to *kindly* ask them to keep it down.
2. Offer suggestions to them.
3. Talk to an on-site manager.
4. File a noise complaint.

How do you talk to noisy upstairs neighbors?

Start the conversation by writing your neighbor a friendly note. Ask them if you have ever disturbed them with noise, and then gently mention that you’ve been bothered on a couple of occasions. Going into the situation with a bad attitude will only makes matters worse and push a resolution further out of reach.

How do I talk to my noisy upstairs neighbors?

How do you soundproof a condo?

That said, here are the best ways you can soundproof common condo walls:

1. Install sound barriers over the condo wall.
2. Add more drywall (mass)
3. Employ decoupling techniques.
4. Use a damping compound (Green Glue)
5. Invest in wall hangings.
6. Audio blankets.
7. Soundproof curtains and carpets.

Why are my upstairs neighbors stomping on my floor?

I live in an older apartment building and my neighbor (s) upstairs tread very heavily when walking on their floor, and this causes my ceiling and even floor to vibrate. Listening to music doesn’t drown the thumps, and earplugs haven’t helped either.

Why do my neighbors stomp on my door?

There’s a very good chance that the neighbor is a decent human being and doesn’t want to keep you up all night. So, if you knock on their door and start yelling at them, they’re very likely to slam it in your face and redouble their stomping… whereas if you are friendly and polite, they may take pity on you.

Why do I hear footsteps in my upstairs condo?

As of this year, I suddenly started hearing my upstairs neighbor’s footsteps when he walks across his condo (sounds like heavy footsteps). I also hear creaks and cracking that can be attributed to a hardwood or similar flooring. My CC&Rs state that upper units only permit carpeting and vinyl flooring.

Can a condominium association make your home noisier?

This frequently creates major disputes, as one homeowner’s often expensive upgrade to the appearance of their home makes their neighbor’s home noisier. Multi-story (“apartment style”) wood frame building condominium associations need restrictions on hard floors, protecting neighbors from creating a nuisance to other neighbors.

I live in an older apartment building and my neighbor (s) upstairs tread very heavily when walking on their floor, and this causes my ceiling and even floor to vibrate. Listening to music doesn’t drown the thumps, and earplugs haven’t helped either.

What’s the number one complaint of condo owners?

Possibly the number one complaint of condo owners is having a noisy neighbor that drives you up the wall. It can be the loud stereo player, babies crying, or loud footsteps—noises that can trigger your reflexes to just shout back and get mad. The first step you should take is to assess the situation.

There’s a very good chance that the neighbor is a decent human being and doesn’t want to keep you up all night. So, if you knock on their door and start yelling at them, they’re very likely to slam it in your face and redouble their stomping… whereas if you are friendly and polite, they may take pity on you.

As of this year, I suddenly started hearing my upstairs neighbor’s footsteps when he walks across his condo (sounds like heavy footsteps). I also hear creaks and cracking that can be attributed to a hardwood or similar flooring. My CC&Rs state that upper units only permit carpeting and vinyl flooring.