Parent on SN listserv being kicked out for noise complaints

[Anonymous]

I really apologise for not responding earlier,

[Anonymous]

Unrelated advice, learn and teach sign language.

[Anonymous]

I'm sorry it has taken this long to respond, we live in PGC MD, in a private Apt complex,, we have handicap pk, no curbside ramp,, in order to use my son's wheelchair (when needed) we use the grass next to the stairs, I tk the WC down backwards and I come up the grass backwards..

Rent Pymts
>To b very honest, I use billpay, I hv a NSF for May rent, the Ck was posted on the 30 Apr, I was notified, by phone, 17 May, paid same day.. the bank credited my account NSF, BP pymt dt adj
>Sept rent ck, arrived by the 4th, I think I was told , it could not be found, Sept and Oct, posted on, 7 Oct,, all ach, ck, debt, pymts, fund's, stay in account.

Noise Complaints

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can’t believe some posters here think it’s reasonable to basically just tell OP tough luck, and she should move. She should just purchase a house because people around her in the apartment complex don’t want to be around her disabled child. Wtf?! Also what if OP can’t move to a SFH, should she just be homeless then? OP I very much hope you can find a way to fight this, this is discrimination!!

There is absolutely no indication, based on what OP has written, that there is discrimination at play here. There *may* be, but there's simply no way of telling at this point.

You seem to be under the impression that merely asking a family with a special needs child to move because of excessive noise constitutes discrimination. It does not.

Also, if it was you who made the comment abotu disparate impact (and I think it was, from the writing style), you are way off base.

Stop the histrionics. OP has been given resources; she shoudl explore them. You shouls stop saying stupid shit.

[leaning]

Thank you all, my child wears a Helmet full Coverage, Braces on his legs, his wheelchair stays in the back of the car, if he gets tired of walking, we have the doctors Rpt, and a prescription for a Emotional Support Animal.. I do have help, l think for peace of mind, we will have to move, it will always be something else..
My biggest concern is, will I have to place my child in a residential placement. It is not just the apartment, stores, out walking, eating out, PGC MD. Sorry I am tired, will try to post tomorrow ... thank you all so much

[Anonymous]

Have the police or landlord used a decibelometer to measure the level of noise? I think there are laws with specific quantifiable levels that are considered too loud. Without having a measure it's all just subjective and I don't think it holds up in court.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have the police or landlord used a decibelometer to measure the level of noise? I think there are laws with specific quantifiable levels that are considered too loud. Without having a measure it's all just subjective and I don't think it holds up in court.

Incorrect. Tenants have the right to quiet enjoyment of their unit. “The right of a property owner or tenant to enjoy his or her property without interference. ... Leases and rental agreements often contain a “covenant of quiet enjoyment,” expressly obligating the landlord to ensure that tenants live undisturbed.”Apr 17, 2019

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have the police or landlord used a decibelometer to measure the level of noise? I think there are laws with specific quantifiable levels that are considered too loud. Without having a measure it's all just subjective and I don't think it holds up in court.

Incorrect. Tenants have the right to quiet enjoyment of their unit. “The right of a property owner or tenant to enjoy his or her property without interference. ... Leases and rental agreements often contain a “covenant of quiet enjoyment,” expressly obligating the landlord to ensure that tenants live undisturbed.”Apr 17, 2019

And the landlord has the responsibility to provide it, while not discriminating. Adding soundproofing would probably not be an unreasonable accommodation to request.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She needs to move to a SFH. The people around her have equal protection from noise nuance and this should apply to all noise above certain decibel or after hours.

+1

I live in a condo and I’m really sorry but I would also complain about noise. You have a right to live your life, but so do we. Good luck! I’d look for a SFH.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She needs to move to a SFH. The people around her have equal protection from noise nuance and this should apply to all noise above certain decibel or after hours.

+1

I live in a condo and I’m really sorry but I would also complain about noise. You have a right to live your life, but so do we. Good luck! I’d look for a SFH.

NP. Hmmm, sounds to me that in this situation, *you* would need to look into moving into a SFH, not the OP. Don't like noisy apartments? Don't live in them.

I'm shocked at the number of people on here with such little empathy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She needs to move to a SFH. The people around her have equal protection from noise nuance and this should apply to all noise above certain decibel or after hours.

+1

I live in a condo and I’m really sorry but I would also complain about noise. You have a right to live your life, but so do we. Good luck! I’d look for a SFH.

NP. Hmmm, sounds to me that in this situation, *you* would need to look into moving into a SFH, not the OP. Don't like noisy apartments? Don't live in them.

I'm shocked at the number of people on here with such little empathy.

And you are incorrect. Let's think this through. PP in the condo isn't doing anything disturbing and doesn't need to be the party that would move. In your scenario, the entire building connected to a noisy party would need to move rather than just a single disturbing party. That's not how it works.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She needs to move to a SFH. The people around her have equal protection from noise nuance and this should apply to all noise above certain decibel or after hours.

+1

I live in a condo and I’m really sorry but I would also complain about noise. You have a right to live your life, but so do we. Good luck! I’d look for a SFH.

NP. Hmmm, sounds to me that in this situation, *you* would need to look into moving into a SFH, not the OP. Don't like noisy apartments? Don't live in them.

I'm shocked at the number of people on here with such little empathy.

It has nothing to do with empathy. OP's son's right to make as much noise as he feels like does not supersede the rights of other residents nearby. Extra sound proofing requires removal and replacement of drywall, and won't help with noise he makes in the hallway or outside the unit. Relocating them hardly makes sense - they'll just have a new group of residents complaining then.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She needs to move to a SFH. The people around her have equal protection from noise nuance and this should apply to all noise above certain decibel or after hours.

+1

maybe she can't afford it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can’t believe some posters here think it’s reasonable to basically just tell OP tough luck, and she should move. She should just purchase a house because people around her in the apartment complex don’t want to be around her disabled child. Wtf?! Also what if OP can’t move to a SFH, should she just be homeless then? OP I very much hope you can find a way to fight this, this is discrimination!!

Some posters are not very kind. It reminds me of a thread about soccer for preschoolers and one poster was up in arms about the SN kid should not join team sports because they would disrupt the other kids and it's not fair to the other kids and how it would ruin it for the other kids. Nothing shocks me anymore.

[Anonymous]

leaning wrote:Thank you all, my child wears a Helmet full Coverage, Braces on his legs, his wheelchair stays in the back of the car, if he gets tired of walking, we have the doctors Rpt, and a prescription for a Emotional Support Animal.. I do have help, l think for peace of mind, we will have to move, it will always be something else..
My biggest concern is, will I have to place my child in a residential placement. It is not just the apartment, stores, out walking, eating out, PGC MD. Sorry I am tired, will try to post tomorrow ... thank you all so much

Hi OP. It sounds like you have a lot on your plate and are so tired and busy and this threat of eviction must be so stressful. I hope you can use the resources provided here and get some help to give you time before looking for another solution. I am sorry some people here are simply awful and feel so smart and righteous arguing the rights of the other tenants. Ignore them and just focus on what works best for you and your son.