Aliktren@lemmy.world 4 days ago
Phone the police again, phone the coincil and make a noise complaint, then phone citizens advice bureau for free advice on where you stand. If he is a tenant complain to the landlord as well. Very sorry to hear all this and hope your Mum is ok because #fuckcancer
Tiffany1994@lemmy.cafe 4 days ago
Thank you. Will do. I was worried the police won’t do anything because it’s not blasting at night. I’ll give them a call! Mum’s doing the best she can and I’m doing my best to take care of her
UndulyUnruly@lemmy.world 4 days ago
Most jurisdictions, including councils and their relevant bylaws, prohibit any type of nuisance behaviour. It matters not if the nuisance manifests during day time or not. What matters in context of noise is frequency, duration, volume, intensity, droning and pitch. You, as property owner or tenant, have a right to the peaceful enjoyment of your property.
The council’s environmental health officer is typically the appropriate POC for these matters. They may ask you to provide a journal of events (you can write this retrospectively if this is a regular occurrence), and/or they may choose to attend themselves to verify during times in question or if you advise them as such.
Out of council hours, they usually ask for the police to be called so there’s a record/independent witness. There is nothing stopping you from calling the police during daytime.
The council may ask you if you’re comfortable to try and talk to the offending party to resolve the issue. Decline this vehemently and state that you fear for your safety (especially since this guy appears to be mentally ill!). Let them deal with the matter, it’s their job.
I feel bad for the bloke who’s ill, but conversely you do not need to suffer from his illness, and neither does your mum.
I wish you best of luck.
Aliktren@lemmy.world 4 days ago
If all else fails phone the local newspaper and contact your mp, good luck
steeznson@lemmy.world 3 days ago
If you own the house, and you live in the UK, then bear in mind you legally need to disclose formal disputes with neighbours when selling the property.