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Q.What can I do if another tenant is making too much noise?
A.California Civil Code Section 1927 provides all tenants with the Warranty of Quiet Enjoyment. In other words, all tenants have an implied right to the quiet enjoyment of their rental unit. How this relates to a tenancy, however, depends on the local noise statutes and codes in your city.
Most cities have a noise law that prohibits everyone from making unnecessary, excessive or offensive noise which disturbs the peace or causes the annoyance or discomfort of any reasonable person (e.g. loud noises from musical instruments, sound systems, stereos, pets and the like).
If you are in this situation, first contact the offending individual and send them a written complaint specifying the specific dates and times that you believed the noise levels were uncontrolled. If you don't get any relief, contact your local police department and explain the situation.
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