Homeowner's 'petty' revenge on rude neighbour who kept playing loud music

Homeowner's 'petty' revenge on rude neighbour who kept playing loud music A person has admitted they managed to get "petty revenge" on a neighbour who they say was being "entitled" by repeatedly leaving their door open and blasting loud music A resident has shared how they enacted "petty revenge" on an alleged "entitled" neighbour who they say was playing loud music while leaving their door wide open, and it's far from the first instance of a purported noisy neighbour creating havoc. They alleged the nightmare neighbour began doing this on a frequent basis, and it became extremely irritating. Matters appeared to get so bad that they chose to take action to try and prevent the problem. The individual shared the reported dispute anonymously on Reddit, and the subject generated substantial conversation, as noise disturbance is an issue that can affect numerous people in their homes. This isn't the first occasion such trouble has emerged, either. Previously, another alleged incident was recounted involving a different "selfish" neighbour. Recounting the events, the person said: "My neighbour across the hall in my apartment building wouldn't stop leaving her door wide open and playing loud music all the time so, instead of closing it for her to open it again every five minutes, I took my past-due chicken in my fridge and threw it in the garbage can in the hallway (about 10ft from her door). "I did this on a Friday afternoon because there are no staff to take out the common space trash for weekends. It STUNK. She kept her door closed after that." Reddit User Shares 'Petty Revenge' Solution for Noisy Apartment Neighbour While the account may seem quite extreme, it prompted widespread discussion. Many were astonished the individual resorted to such dramatic measures in attempting to address the situation. One person wrote: "Rotting potatoes are pretty awful, as well." Another chimed in: "I like your pettiness! Hopefully the lesson is learned." A third responded: "I put a past-due chicken container in the trash the Wednesday before last. That thing stunk up the whole downstairs when you opened the lid. I usually put it the freezer until trash day. I definitely won't make that mistake again." Meanwhile, a fourth questioned: "Why is she leaving her door open in the first place?" To which the original poster replied: "Honestly, I started to feel like once she knew I was annoyed by it, she started doing it all day every day because she's bored." Official Advice and Legal Steps for Dealing with Loud Neighbours While many appeared to find the tale entertaining and offered all manner of bold suggestions, it goes without saying that behaving in this way isn't recommended. There are proper steps you can take if you're dealing with a noisy neighbour. Firstly, if you feel comfortable and safe doing so, try approaching them for a polite chat about the noise, as they may simply be unaware of how disruptive they're being. Should that prove unsuccessful, get in touch with your local authority for further guidance on the available options. If the situation ever turns hostile, don't hesitate to call the police. Additionally, if your neighbour resides in social housing or privately rented accommodation, their landlord has a responsibility to ensure they don't cause a nuisance to others. Reach out to their housing association or private landlord to raise a formal complaint. Should you encounter any problems, these steps ought to help you reach a resolution. It's always advisable to go through the proper channels.