Check your lease agreement Some apartments and condominium communities have designated quiet hours, so check your lease agreement as support for your grievance. Choose a good time Don’t approach your noisy neighbors during a rowdy party or late at night. Choose a time in the morning, afternoon, or early evening. Be kind Speak gently to your noisy neighbor, mentioning specific sounds, times that you are hearing them, and why it is affecting you. “Hi, I’m Andrea, your downstairs neighbor. I’m not sure if you know this, but sometimes your music seeps right through the floor into my apartment. It was particularly loud Monday night, and since I work early Tuesdays, would you mind turning it down a bit?” “Hey there, I’m your downstairs neighbor. I’m not sure if you’re aware of this, but I work from home and I hear your dog barking all day. And sometimes I hear him clawing at the floor at night while I’m trying to sleep. Is there anything you can do to calm your dog down before leaving for work or late at night?” Write a note If they’re not home when you knock or if you’re not comfortable speaking to them face to face, leave them a friendly note. “Hello #321, I live below you, and I’ve been able to hear your late night exercises (or dancing?) while I’m trying to sleep. Would you mind doing these things before 11PM? Or maybe getting a thick rug to cushion your steps?” “Hey upstairs neighbor, I’m Brenda (your downstairs neighbor). Thought I’d let you know that I can hear your T.V. blasting all through the night. While I also enjoy old western films, I can’t fall asleep to them. Please consider turning down the volume before falling asleep or setting an ‘off’ timer?”