S.A. from Kings County, Washington writes: Dear Mister Condo, We’re shopping for a condo, which would be our first. Any tips for how to ensure we don’t end up buying a unit that has noisy neighbors or similar problems that might not be obvious when we tour the unit? Is there a particular type of…
Tag: Noise
HOA Won’t Enforce Noise or Parking Rules
F.M. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 160-unit townhome community. My unit is right across from the main parking lot. Each parking space is clearly labeled VISITOR. A neighbor who lives down the street has a college-aged kid with an unbelievably loud sports car. I suspect he’s had an after-market muffler…
Condo’s Lighting and Gate Make Loud Sound When Operated
C.A. from Hawaii writes: Dear Mister Condo, The community outdoor lighting and gate system are electrically attached to our condo. When the lights automatically come on there is a loud pop and buzzing. Is this legal? Mister Condo replies: C.A., I don’t know about “legal” but it sure sounds annoying. Is the “pop” a transformer…
Condo’s Wooden Floors Make for Noisy Neighbors
M.M. from Melrose, Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, My neighbor above my unit has wooden floors, makes a lot of noises, drags furniture late at night and very early in the morning. I talked to the neighbor direct then to the property manager more than once and I’m not getting any result. Actually, last time…