Neighbor rocks and rolls into the wee hours….what to do?
Neighbor boors
Dear Doug:
My neighbor rocks loudly throughout the wee hours. We need our sleep. Is there a kind way to ask that they turn it down without offending?
Signed,
Sleep deprived
Dear Codependent,
Other columnists would suggest you initiate this conversation in the middle of the night, when it’s happening.
Are you kidding? You really don’t think these inconsiderate neighbors don’t know they are being rude?
You have no idea what these people are capable of. Such behaviors are usually (nearly always) rooted in alcohol and other-drug addiction.
You have no idea what they are on. Approaching and questioning their perceived “right” to blow their speakers at 2am could subject you to serious harm. It’s time to call local authorities and do everything in your power to let the police know you wish to remain anonymous and that you will hold them responsible if any harm comes to you or your family. In the meantime, you might suggest there could be some illegal goings-on next door.
(Source for story idea: Ask Amy, March 16, 2012.)