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August 19, 2012 at 3:12 pm #604482
KJBParticipantI have neighbors who have loud parties. Last night it went on until after 2am – They play music loud, talk loud and it is happening quite regularly. We do call 911 to complain – but it doesn’t seem to make a difference. Any suggestions are appreciated
August 19, 2012 at 3:14 pm #767505
KJBParticipantOne of the occupants of the house drives a FED EX home delivery van. I took down the truck #’s and called FED EX – but the vehicle is an independently owned and operated vehicle. Not much they can do about it basically.
August 19, 2012 at 4:12 pm #767506
WorldCitizenParticipantAny chance you’ve spoken to THEM (your neighbors) about it?
August 19, 2012 at 4:20 pm #767507
KJBParticipantNo I have not – way out of my comfort zone! They actually live on the next block – the house is scary looking and they have dogs.
August 19, 2012 at 4:23 pm #767508
JanSParticipantThey live a block away and it’s that loud? I wonder how their immediate neighbors feel, the one’s who live directly next door? I’m surprised more neighbors haven’t complained.
August 19, 2012 at 4:29 pm #767509
WorldCitizenParticipantNot to be a dick about it, but my prediction is your problem will never improve until they either move or you learn to speak to your neighbors about neighborhood concerns.
August 19, 2012 at 5:07 pm #767510
kayoParticipantKJB. This house sounds like one in my neighborhood (also with fedex truck) and there was quite a raucous party there last night. Do you live in north delridge?
August 19, 2012 at 5:15 pm #767511
kayoParticipantI figured out who you are KJB, lol. Hi there neighbor. We should see if we can get a group together and complain. Do you know if this is a rental? Maybe we can approach the landlord. Let’s get together and discuss soon. It really messed up M’s sleep last night. They were especially loud this time. Maybe send a letter out to the block watch email list to see if anyone knows anything about the owners and whether it is a rental.
August 19, 2012 at 5:25 pm #767512
JiggersMemberParties don’t wet cops beaks. But if you tell them that you heard someone say they had a gun, they’d be down there in a heartbeat.
August 19, 2012 at 5:50 pm #767513
MBParticipant@kayo, yes, we did some googling and it appears to be a rental. The owner has several properties in the Seattle area. Mom left a message for the community police team officer a while back and didn’t get a return call. I encouraged her to call again…and again, if need be.
As for calling the police while it’s happening, she has done that several times and nothing stops. From now on we agreed that she needs to request contact with an officer so she knows one actually came, even if it takes a few hours. We know the cops don’t really care about this kind of stuff, but it’s getting ridiculous and more frequent. I HOPE other neighbors are also calling in noise complaints. Sounds like last night was exceptionally loud.
As for knocking on the door, I do understand this opinion and generally I’d agree, but there’s no way in hell I would encourage anyone other than possibly a big dude to knock on this door. The house is scary, there are dogs, it looks like a ghost town at all times other than when a party is going on and I would venture to guess that if they don’t give a crap about their neighbors being able to sleep at night, there is a good chance they wouldn’t be too happy about a complainer coming over to tell them how inconsiderate they are being. Am I making an assumption based on how the house looks? Sure am, and my gut tells me that’s the right call.
August 19, 2012 at 7:12 pm #767514
mypatience1978ParticipantI was wondering if someone was going to post about the loud party that took place last night and into the early am. Their music was so loud it sounded like it was right in our back yard. My elderly dad was quite upset. I am surprised it was allowed to go on for that long into the morning hours. Really disrespectful, have your party and then move it in doors or quiet it down at the least.
August 19, 2012 at 11:01 pm #767515
anonymeParticipantI’m with KGB and MB on NOT going to the door. People who behave this way have already demonstrated that they have no concern for the neighbors. The most likely outcome from a face-to-face request – no matter how diplomatically presented – is a belligerent and possibly dangerous response from individuals who are drunk or high.
Keep badgering the Community Response Team. Call 911 and complain every time the noise continues past 10 pm. (I was told to do this by a desk officer at SW Precinct in a similar situation – that way the frequency of the problem is documented). Find out the name of the landlord and write a formal complaint, hopefully with the involvement of neighbors. If other issues arise in conjunction with the noise, document everything with police so that the house can be declared a nuisance property. It’s not an easy situation to deal with; essentially you have to make their lives so difficult that they eventually move.
August 20, 2012 at 12:27 am #767516
Betty TMemberRepeated complaints is the process so it gets documented as an ongoing problem. Might help requesting an officer. Of course more important or serious calls come first. Many different people helps. In this day and age I wouldn’t suggest knocking on the door either. Too many people ready to shoot someone at the bat of an eye. Documentation helps for you own record. Date, time and reason every time you call.
August 20, 2012 at 1:31 am #767517
timh2oMemberPost their address in Craigslist as an open party with free beer.
August 20, 2012 at 2:05 am #767518
star 55Participant@jiggers, making a statement like that not only puts the party people at risk but also the cops who race to the scene.
August 20, 2012 at 2:32 am #767519
MBParticipantHa…@timh2o, that’s a good one :)
August 20, 2012 at 2:56 am #767520
Betty TMemberNot a good idea. How many people have been shot lately at parties or related to?
August 20, 2012 at 4:38 am #767521
luckymom30ParticipantWe too have neighbors who think they can play loud music whenever they want, we have tried to speak to them about this as have other neighbors but in the end we all end up call 911 for assistsnce.
RESIDENTIAL DISTURBANCE ORDINANCE
What can I do about loud & rowdy house parties?
Seattle Municipal Code 25.08.505: It is unlawful for any person to knowingly allow real property under one’s possession or control to be used for a residential disturbance, as defined in SMC Section 25.08.225
Seattle Municipal Code 25.08.225:
“Residential disturbance” means a gathering of more than one (1) person at a residential property located in a single family or multifamily zone, as defined SMC Section 23.84.048 between the hours of 10:00 P.M., (11:00 P.M. on Friday and Saturday nights) and 7:00 A.M., at which noise associated with the gathering is frequent, repetitive or continuous and is audible to a person of normal hearing at a distance of seventy-five (75) feet or more from the property.
Penalties: Officers may issue a civil infraction (citation) on the spot. The fine for the infraction is $250. A person who continues to be in violation of this ordinance after receiving an infraction or who again violates this ordinance within 24 hours of receiving an infraction, can be charged with a crime. If found guilty, a judge may impose a maximum sentence of up to 180 days incarceration in jail, and/or a fine up to $500.
August 20, 2012 at 7:51 pm #767522
GoGoParticipantI have a lovely neighbor with a teenage daughter (I have nicknamed them Mother of the Year and Spawn of Satan) who get into knock down drag out fights, then the mother leaves, leaving her darling daughter to have her friends over and party all night. I don’t understand the after 10pm (or 11pm) nonsense. Noise is noise no matter what time it is, why is it ok to make excessive noise before then? And why are people so rude, they don’t give a s*&t about anyone but themselves. Very disheartening.
August 20, 2012 at 8:42 pm #767523
WSratsinacageMember@anonyme – thanks, you beat me to it, regarding NOT going to the door :)
August 20, 2012 at 9:14 pm #767524
WSratsinacageMemberGood luck KJB. Please let us know if you find a resolution. I’d like to know that you found peace but also what you did to fix it, just in case myself or others are faced with this issue. Thanks.
August 20, 2012 at 9:28 pm #767525
luckymom30ParticipantOur “dear” neighbors kept us all awake from 1- 3 am this morning with very loud talking, screaming, laughing ad yes rap music that went on and on. Last year these same neighbors had quite a party with fireworks it was a topic of conversation on WSB. Good luck KJB we feel your pain.
August 20, 2012 at 9:37 pm #767526
datamuseParticipantThe cops showed up quickly enough to a loud party at our neighbors’ house when it turned into a fight in the middle of the street. :/
August 20, 2012 at 10:06 pm #767527
Betty TMemberThat’ll get faster reply than loud noise or party.They’re apt to come from every direction to prevent it from escalating.
August 26, 2012 at 2:37 pm #767528
KJBParticipantThey have been at it since yesterday afternoon. My son yelled out his window asking them to please turn it down – they responded by saying “hey neighbor – come on over”. 911 operator said to keep calling and to continue to try contacting the community team officer. I asked for phone contact with the responding officer – but haven’t heard back and won’t, if the officer doesn’t have a city cell phone.
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