Hello everyone, well again nothing exciting to report only problems i’m having. I don’t know what it is about the block i live in but save for a couple of tenants all the nut jobs come here. For ten years i had problems with the neighbour next door, he’s sick now so i never see him which is a good thing. Now i have this couple move into the flat below me, i hate them all they do is bang cupboards and doors and fight. It’s been horrendous for me since they moved in, i have to have the volume on my tv turned up most of the time to detract from the constant thudding of cupboards and doors. At night i get little rest, i can’t get to sleep before 12 midnight because they disturb me, they can’t close a door they have to bang it shut, all this booms and vibrates through my flat. I’m constantly being startled and my heart’s pounding after the shocks. Then there’s the nights i’m woken at 1 and 2 in the morning because they’re slamming and banging doors, this is the most awful and sickening way to be woken up and is very stressful  for me. Then i’m subject to the shouting and swearing then follows more door slamming. I have to be up at 6, i’m struggling on empty to get up for work let alone do my job. I complained to the city council on several occasions, but nothing happened, they gave me numbers to call but i was told it was only 24 hour Thursday - Sunday. I’ve started writing down now when these disturbances happen, the other week it was so bad my flat was shaking with the vibrations, it was awful i was lying in my bed and it was shaking. I’ve got holes in my carpet now from where i’ve hammered on the floor in anger at being woken up yet again. Our homes have been transferred now we are no longer City Council we have been taken over by Liverpool Mutual Homes, i’ve been into the offices and asked to see someone about this but was told that person was on long term sick but it would be passed on, no one called me. A  week later a man came out to see me to sign the new contract, i told him what was happening he said he’d email someone, i still didn’t hear from anyone. I called again a week later, they said they’d write to them and gave me numbers to call if there’s any more problems. Well if nothing’s done and this situation continues i’ll be seeking advice.

2 Responses to “Neighbours From Hell”

1. Me :o) Says:
   May 13th, 2008 at 9:23 am

   Hi Chuck…What a kafuffle! I know you’ve spoken with some people, but this may help.

   Just one or two families can ruin dozens of lives through threats, intimidation, harassment and vandalism. Rowdiness, loud music or televisions, and refusing to silence dogs that bark nonstop are all hallmarks of classic nuisance neighbours.

   There are a range of powers designed to turn nuisance neighbours into normal neighbours: neighbours who make too much noise can be fined up to £5000 or have noisy equipment removed if warnings are ignored
   local authorities, the police and social landlords can now apply for anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs). Social landlords can apply to the courts for a demoted tenancy, or even evict tenants in severe cases
   properties in which class A drugs are supplied or used can be closed by the police
   houses or businesses where persistent anti-social behaviour is reported could ultimately be closed and sealed by police or local authorities

   Start by speaking to your local anti-social behaviour coordinator (see below) about what’s happening in you neighbourhood. They can provide support and advice, and help you tackle the problem.

   Report anti-social behaviour to your landlord, they have a legal responsibility to address such matters.
   It’s really important to report anti-social behaviour whenever it occurs.

   So get in touch, and you’ll start getting the help you need.

   Your local authority is Liverpool.
   The following anti-social behaviour co-ordinator will be able to assist you.

   Contact Bill Morris
   Email or Web address bill.morris@liverpool.gov.uk
   Telephone 0151 225 4892
   Out of hours: 01512333000
   Facsimile 0151 2334579
   Working hours 9-5 Mon - Fri. Will do out of hours for residents meetings etc, but no specific out of hours set.

   Hope this is of help….

   A well wisher ))

2. Heather Says:
   May 18th, 2008 at 4:54 pm

   thank you, so much

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