Neighbor calls police over a dozen times for a noise disturbance, tenant convinces cops to fine her instead: 'They were forced to admit that my volume was not high enough for an actual complaint'

Living in a multi-unit building can be tricky. Between the mystery smells in the hallway, a shared laundry room, and the symphony of stomps from upstairs, it's a real test of patience. And if your building is old, you can forget about peace and quiet. Soundproofing wasn't even a passing thought back then. Every creak, cough, and clink of a spoon travels like it's being blasted through surround sound.

I live in a duplex, and I swear I could write a full biography of my upstairs neighbors based on their footsteps alone. Honestly, sometimes just hearing those heavy footsteps while I'm trying to decompress after a long day is enough to send me over the edge. And yes, I know I'm being dramatic.

That said, I would never call the cops over it. And apparently, you really shouldn't because if the noise isn't actually bad enough, you might end up on the hook for a hefty fine.

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