All Forum Posts by: Marie Withelidua

 It sounds all too familiar, because they have run that house down even more.  And, the front yard scene is definitely similar to this situation, because they tend to always be in the front yard doing everything, which I really do believe it's due to the house being too crowded.  The noise, the traffic and before it was the loud music blasting from the cars at all hours.  That has been diminished...thankfully, but it took me saying something time and time again - after me and my family being jarred awake numerous times.  

 It's definitely not just my complaints, other home owners share the same concern.  I heard of a similar case.  That's a pretty impressive outcome.  I'm about on the verge of filing a lawsuit against the owner, but I need to get certain things in place if I do go that route.  One officer suggested a petition with signatures of other residents that share the same concern, but I am unsure of how many signatures would even be required.  These type of issues are cumbersome.

Hi Roger: I'm in the process of establishing a neighborhood network, which is quite an involved process, but it is a necessity, as there is power in numbers. Some want to form an HOA, because the neighborhood is an older community, where there are still lots of original owners, but they are older and I know they are not all able-bodied as they're aging.

I've been going through comparing information as to what it would entail to have an HOA that impose the by-laws mainly consisting of the violations: noise. I already know and understand the hesitation that many have with HOA's, but I know there needs to be something in place at a community level that would help enforce the county ordinances.

I have my hands full trying to get the neighborhood network established, but with so many long-time residents sharing the same concerns, I know it will be ideal.  Before I lived here there was a neighborhood watch and there is a local restaurant that has been in the community for many years, they were able to pay for a building for a sherriff's annex, which has been sitting empty.  

I know there's a lot involved in this whole process, but it definitely needs to happen to help (hopefully) balance some things out.  Thanks for your advice, all of it is much appreciated.  

Hi Roger. I have tried nextdoor, along with the other neighbors that I know have an issue with the ongoing noise and the issues in the community.  The one downside is airing those issues on that forum leaves us all privy to the culprits also seeing whatever is posted.  I may try it again.  Thanks for the suggestion, it's much appreciated.  

 Although, me and my family were awakened again for the 50th time. I did call it in and I heard the officer out there talking to them. They truly don't care about waking people up, because none of them have jobs or very much education, so they don't have to be up to go anywhere. 

I definitely wouldn't use Craigslist, there are way too many unscrupulous people on there. I don't want to communicate any threats, I just want them to stop being loud and obnoxious. It's hard to reason with uncivilized people. They're used to their ways, because many people are passive and will allow that type of behavior.

Roger: you're right, it definitely takes a lot of patience and persistence as I've learned more about the noise ordinance and how it works, the nuisance and abatement staff are severely under-staffed. I'm doing my due diligence in contacting all the other necessary parties to get things done.  I know my neighbors and I just want a peaceful environment that we all can co-exist and enjoy.  

 Your reply was funny that you'd assume that I should be the one to go out of my way to contact them and be neighborly, when they've never been the least bit courteous.  You obviously did not read, nor comprehend what i wrote - as to my reason for yelling out the window was due to the time of night that it was and the music was loud, but I guess you'd assume that I was supposed to get dressed and go talk to them.  There were no wise *** comments being made by me, you need to go re-read the actual post.

 I honestly don't want invoke fear or the point of hostility from me and them. I'm a peaceful person overall and have always treated my home like my sanctuary up until things have progressively gotten to this point.

At this point, I do still want them to move, but I also don't want to tolerate what's become so increasingly common, so I will continue to press on with what needs to be done. 

A small (very small...minuscule) part of me wants to talk to her civily, but that decreasess every time there's another noise ordinance issue. However, in order to talk to someone civilly, you have to be talking to someone that is civil - so therein lies part of that quandary.

Regardless, I and the other owners that are closeby are tired of how things are going. We are going to get some other owners involved and meet with the nuisance and abatement officer and his lieutenant. 

It's ridiculous that any of this and all of the calling, and additional steps are necessary, but that seems to be the burden to bare living around those that don't respect themselves, much less others.

 You're right, because I called again last night after midnight when the loud one was carrying on and I could hear the officer talking to her and her guests. 

I've long grown tired of feeling like I was on their schedule. I'll continue to be diligent. I spoke with the watch commander and they're very aware of the situation, so I asked if they'd do an area check in the evenings as another possible way to catch them in the act.

Amy: Thanks, I will try that. I did look up some information and was able to get two out of the five adults names, so I'll start there. 

The nuisance and abatement officer said he's going to contact the inspections department on a wire hanging from the electrical meter on the side of the house to see if that'll prompt an inspection that will need to be done, which will have to get the owner directly involved. 

Then from there he'll see what he can do, but that's if an inspection would need to be done. He and I have been trying to figure out how he can either catch them in the act or what the next step would be. I'll try what you mentioned.