Arguably, neighbours are the most gruelling part about living in an apartment complex. While the idea may feel modern and picturesque, the reality is that you're most likely awoken by your neighbour's stomping overhead or hearing them shouting through the walls.
Taking to popular forum Mumsnet, a woman admitted her rage that her neighbours are refusing to put a stop to their noisy son playing football in their flat shortly after 6am. Seeking advice, the anonymous user is questioning how to put a stop to the constant 'stomping'.
She explained: "I am sure the topic of noisy neighbours has been beaten to death on here, but this is slightly odd in that it's not an all-out war. Certainly not yet anyway."
The woman went on: "I've politely informed my neighbours of the noise their kid makes throughout the day."
The anonymous woman explained that the boy's noises range from running, kicking footballs, jumping and even screaming.
She continued: "[The parents] were mostly reasonable in their response although they offered no apology and seemed quick to want to dismiss me.
"When I initially brought it up; I made extra sure that they were only welcome to come to my flat and listen to the running/stomping. No response to that offer.
"When I listed timestamps (as per their request) they didn't confirm or deny that it was their child. They initially tried to blame another neighbour.
"The running is still largely constant and all they've said is that they will try and see what they can do. Since then, nothing has changed. The boy still runs up and down at 6:30am as well as kicks the football every morning - and sleeps at 9pm, but somehow still runs at gone midnight too?
"I've forwarded these timestamps to them but they've said nothing about them despite asking for them themselves. I've now sent them a third message RE: the noise (still no apology) and once again invited them downstairs to listen for themselves."
Seeking advice, the woman questioned: "Is there any reason why they don't seem to want to take me up on this offer?! I'd be mortified if the tables were turned - and I'd want to gauge just how loud the noise is for a neighbour if someone had complained to me three times."
Since sharing, the Mumsnet's thread has raked over 100 comments to date.
Taking to the comment section, one person wrote: "I know where you are coming from, but this is normal kid noise. The problem is with the housing rather than the neighbour."
Meanwhile, another agreed: "It's hard living with upstairs neighbours but they have a right to move around their flat too."
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