Problem Neighbor- loud at 3 am

[Brian Horwitz]

Hi BP,

I have a very nice rental house in a not so great neighborhood in Indiana that had a great tenant. The tenant (2 adults and 3 young kids) moved out because "they couldn't stand the neighbors". I found another great tenant (3 Adults, 1 newborn) and after a few months, they are complaining about the neighbor again. They both said the couple next door leaves trash all over their front yard and the biggest problem is loud music and yelling at 2,3,4 in the morning. The tenants don't want to call the cops due to retaliation fears. I don't know what to do but I don't want to lose another great tenant! Any ideas BP?

Thanks!

Brian

[Eric Carr]

Contact the owner of the rental property, explain the situation, explain the nuisance and maybe even bring up the damage it's done. Put pressure on the current owner/manager to deal with their tenant because the city and or police must have some code that holds the owner/manager liable, and hopefully any ordinance is enforceable - it must be. 

Seems like it's a chronic problem and if the current owner can't deal with it, go to the applicable city or building department about the hazardous and dangerous and unsanitary conditions the house is in. Who knows what else an inspector might find. If there are several complaints to the police, this will draw attention also. Use the proper channels to force the owner or manager to act.