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Being a good neighbour

Being a good neighbour

Being a good neighbour means thinking about how your behaviour affects others.

Here are some common sense dos and don’ts -

DO

• Warn neighbours if you are having a party and remember to keep the noise down particularly after 11pm
• Be careful not to disturb neighbours after midnight
• Wear slippers or soft shoes especially if you have a wood or laminate floor. Your floor may be someone else's ceiling
• Lay carpets and hang curtains - they help to absorb sound
• Try to position speakers away from neighbour's walls
• Make sure your children don't disturb other people.

DON'T

• Carry out noisy DIY at night or early in the morning. If you are planning DIY work at the weekend let your neighbour know beforehand and try to keep the noise down. Remember - drilling and hammering can be very annoying
• Play music or have the television on too loud
• Take a radio or speakers outside
• Slam the doors if you come home late
• Use domestic appliances - such as the hoover or washing machine - late at night
• Shout or use raised voices - your neighbour may hear you
• Let your children play too noisily. No jumping on the floor!
• Don't sound car horns or rev engines, especially at night.