Neighbours and noise

Living in a shared house or flat, you can create unwanted noise: from music, parties or general coming and going.

Many problems can be headed off simply by considering the feelings of your local community:

* warn neighbours if you?re having a party: try to agree an acceptable time for it to end, or for music to be turned off
* take pride in your house: look after the garden, make sure rubbish isn?t left lying around, and take care when parking vehicles
* get to know your neighbours: get involved in your community through volunteering or by joining neighbourhood groups

If there is a conflict try not to let it get out of hand, and to resolve disputes before other people become involved.

If neighbours do complain about excessive noise levels, you may be visited by your local authority.