{"id":7945,"date":"2021-12-01T15:07:54","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T15:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/?p=7945"},"modified":"2024-01-05T07:29:23","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T07:29:23","slug":"downstairs-neighbor-complaining-walking-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/downstairs-neighbor-complaining-walking-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"Downstairs Neighbor Complaining About Walking (Easy solution)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.7%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.8%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Living in an upstairs apartment comes with its own challenges. Sometimes, it could be recurrent complaints by your downstairs neighbors to apartment security, the HOA, or even the police about you disturbing their peace with your noise. And the noise in question isn&rsquo;t due to a loud TV or stereo but instead, it is because of loud footsteps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are in this situation and you&rsquo;re fed up with the complaints and just want to go a week without your neighbor calling you out on how loud you&rsquo;re walking then keep reading. I&rsquo;ve put together tips that can help you reduce the impact sound from your footsteps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-nutshell-Z15GT9O wp-block-lazyblock-nutshell\"><p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7d1b1;color:#575f60;font-size:18px\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-3497\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png 600w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11-300x75.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-3497 eager-load\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20200%2050'%3E%3Crect%20width='200'%20height='50'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png.webp 600w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11-300x75.png.webp 300w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><br><strong>When downstairs neighbors complain about loud walking, it is polite make some changes. Remove and put shoes on at the door, wear socks, install rugs and pads, focus on lighter footfalls, avoid walking between 10pm and 6am, and inform the neighbor about gatherings. These all help to reduce noise in the downstairs apartment.<\/strong> <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Address the Shoe Situation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you need to do is ensure that you&rsquo;re not wearing any footwear that would amplify the sound of your movement. So heels, leather-soled shoes, and any footwear with hard\/noisy soles should be out of the question. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\n    <a data-amazonimages=\"\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Prepac Shoe Storage Cabinet, 36 Pair Rack, Espresso\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01NACWI4T?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/511vn9t0B7L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Prepac Shoe Storage Cabinet, 36 Pair Rack, Espresso\" title=\"Prepac Shoe Storage Cabinet, 36 Pair Rack, Espresso\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/511vn9t0B7L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Prepac Shoe Storage Cabinet, 36 Pair Rack, Espresso\" title=\"Prepac Shoe Storage Cabinet, 36 Pair Rack, Espresso\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that your shoes should be worn and removed at the door. An added benefit of leaving your outdoor shoes by the door is that it would prevent outside dirt that might be stuck underneath your footwear from getting into your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid clutter, you&rsquo;d have to figure how to store your shoes. You can either remove them at the door and carry them into the bedroom or you can adopt a more permanent arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some creative ways to store your shoes by the door:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Convert an unused bookshelf to a shoe shelf.<\/li><li>Invest in a small <strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08T5TV2LT?tag=hvacbuzz-20==\" target=\"_blank\">shoe locker<\/a><\/em><\/strong> <em><sub><sup>(amazon link)<\/sup><\/sub><\/em>.<\/li><li>Install hooks to the wall and hang your shoes or a <strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01G6ZUHVE?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" target=\"_blank\">shoe organizer<\/a><\/em><\/strong> <sub><sup>(amazon link)<\/sup><\/sub> on them.<\/li><li>Install a <strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/slredirect\/picassoRedirect.html\/ref=pa_sp_atf_aps_sr_pg1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;adId=A10473841YAQBRH8ZSQO0&amp;url=%2FTLweinuo-Storage-Entryway-Leather-Cushion%2Fdp%2FB09BNB5CTG%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1_sspa%3Fkeywords%3Dcabinet%2Bbench%26qid%3D1638369638%26sr%3D8-1-spons%26psc%3D1&amp;qualifier=1638369638&amp;id=3899186200456680&amp;widgetName=sp_atf\" target=\"_blank\">cabinet bench<\/a><\/em><\/strong> <em><sub><sup>(amazon link)<\/sup><\/sub><\/em>. This not only provides room to store your shoes. It also offers a place to sit while donning or doffing your shoes.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Customize individualized baskets to separate the shoes of everyone in the house.<\/li><li>Install a <strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/slredirect\/picassoRedirect.html\/ref=pa_sp_atf_aps_sr_pg1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;adId=A082886525TRMK7I9FU9L&amp;url=%2FSimple-Houseware-Storage-Organizer-34-Pair%2Fdp%2FB08KWPGBSG%2Fref%3Dsr_1_4_sspa%3Fkeywords%3Dshoe%2Brack%26qid%3D1638369766%26sr%3D8-4-spons%26psc%3D1&amp;qualifier=1638369766&amp;id=5643624003576254&amp;widgetName=sp_atf\" target=\"_blank\">shoe rack<\/a><\/em><\/strong> <em><sub><sup>(amazon link)<\/sup><\/sub><\/em>\/<strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B083SL5WN6?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" target=\"_blank\">cabinet<\/a><\/em><\/strong> <em><sub><sup>(amazon link)<\/sup><\/sub><\/em>.<\/li><li>Install a <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/slredirect\/picassoRedirect.html\/ref=pa_sp_atf_aps_sr_pg1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;adId=A081899536LCCA05PBN6T&amp;url=%2FHoney-Can-Do-SHO-02221-Spinning-Handle-Bronze%2Fdp%2FB00AEXIYEC%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1_sspa%3Fkeywords%3Dshoe%2Bcarousel%26qid%3D1638369842%26sr%3D8-1-spons%26psc%3D1&amp;qualifier=1638369842&amp;id=7246111041424475&amp;widgetName=sp_atf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shoe carousel<\/a><\/em><\/strong> <em><sup><sub>(amazon link)<\/sub><\/sup><\/em>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also reduce the sound your foot would normally make by wearing thick socks or soft-soled slippers while walking around the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are comfortable non-slip socks that you can wear at home:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-amazonblock-Z2svAUu wp-block-lazyblock-amazonblock\"><p>No products found.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can wear soft-soled slippers like <strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0076SOWD0?tag=hvacbuzz-20?\" target=\"_blank\">cr<\/a><\/em><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0076SOWD0?tag=hvacbuzz-20?\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>ocs<\/em><\/strong><\/a> <meta charset=\"utf-8\"><em><sub><sup>(amazon link)<\/sup><\/sub><\/em>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07H154XL3?tag=hvacbuzz-20=\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>wool slippers<\/em><\/strong><\/a> <meta charset=\"utf-8\"><em><sub><sup>(amazon link)<\/sup><\/sub><\/em>, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01N4BOL7X?tag=hvacbuzz-20?\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>foam slippers<\/em><\/strong><\/a> <em><sub><sup>(amazon link)<\/sup><\/sub><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add Floor Padding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you&rsquo;re wearing thick socks, your movement can still place pressure on the floor. Installing a <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/rug-carpet-help-squeaky-floor\/\">high-quality rug or floor padding would provide some sound insulation<\/a> and it would also reduce the pressure on the floor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thick rugs or pads can dampen or even deaden the sound caused by movement. For instance, if the noise level was at 80% before carpeting your floors, it can reduce to 40% after.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\n    <a data-amazonimages=\"\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"AMERIQUE 691322306910 800SQFT Premium 3MM Thick Super Quiet Floor Underlayment Padding with Tape &amp; Vapor Barrier 3-in-1 Heavy Duty, 800 Squareft Royal Blue Square Feet (4 Rolls)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07HNPRDR8?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51O6EQOk94L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"AMERIQUE 691322306910 800SQFT Premium 3MM Thick Super Quiet Floor Underlayment Padding with Tape &amp; Vapor Barrier 3-in-1 Heavy Duty, 800 Squareft Royal Blue Square Feet (4 Rolls)\" title=\"AMERIQUE 691322306910 800SQFT Premium 3MM Thick Super Quiet Floor Underlayment Padding with Tape &amp; Vapor Barrier 3-in-1 Heavy Duty, 800 Squareft Royal Blue Square Feet (4 Rolls)\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51O6EQOk94L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"AMERIQUE 691322306910 800SQFT Premium 3MM Thick Super Quiet Floor Underlayment Padding with Tape &amp; Vapor Barrier 3-in-1 Heavy Duty, 800 Squareft Royal Blue Square Feet (4 Rolls)\" title=\"AMERIQUE 691322306910 800SQFT Premium 3MM Thick Super Quiet Floor Underlayment Padding with Tape &amp; Vapor Barrier 3-in-1 Heavy Duty, 800 Squareft Royal Blue Square Feet (4 Rolls)\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rugs with thick fibers can absorb sounds so that they are not transmitted to the apartment below. For improved performance, you can install thick sound absorption pads underneath your cut pile carpets. This gives you double layers of protection and unless you use thin pads and rugs, it would reduce the noise level to a reasonable extent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carpets should be installed around your house with special attention to the areas that the neighbor claims produce the most noise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some flooring options that you can use to prevent impact noise:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-amazonblock-2wgksl wp-block-lazyblock-amazonblock\">\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--ribbon aawp-product--sale aawp-product--css-adjust-image-large\" data-aawp-product-asin=\"B0778W1QMF\" data-aawp-product-id=\"8105\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"hvacbuzz-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Mohawk Home 8  x 10  1\/4 Rug Pad 100% Felt Protective Cushion Premium Comfort Underfoot &ndash; Safe for All Floors\">\n\n    <span class=\"aawp-product__ribbon aawp-product__ribbon--sale\">Sale<\/span>\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0778W1QMF?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" title=\"Mohawk Home 8' x 10' 1\/4 Rug Pad 100% Felt Protective Cushion, Premium Comfort Underfoot &ndash; Safe for All Floors\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51zaxTgtqvL.jpg\" alt=\"Mohawk Home 8' x 10' 1\/4 Rug Pad 100% Felt Protective Cushion, Premium Comfort Underfoot &ndash; Safe for All Floors\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51zaxTgtqvL.jpg\" alt=\"Mohawk Home 8' x 10' 1\/4 Rug Pad 100% Felt Protective Cushion, Premium Comfort Underfoot &ndash; Safe for All Floors\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\">\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0778W1QMF?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" title=\"Mohawk Home 8' x 10' 1\/4 Rug Pad 100% Felt Protective Cushion, Premium Comfort Underfoot &ndash; Safe for All Floors\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Mohawk Home 8' x 10' 1\/4 Rug Pad 100% Felt Protective Cushion, Premium Comfort Underfoot &ndash; Safe for All Floors        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>PLUSH FELT CUSHION: Choose from three thickness options - 1\/4\", 3\/8&rdquo;, and 1\/2\" - offering various levels of a soft feel underfoot, sound absorption, insulation, and extra comfort for your area rugs...<\/li><li>RECOMMENDED USE: This FELT ONLY rug pad is not intended to stop area rugs from slipping. 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24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Closeup-of-elephant-feet-.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Closeup of elephant feet \" class=\"wp-image-8190 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Closeup-of-elephant-feet-.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Closeup-of-elephant-feet--300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Closeup-of-elephant-feet--768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Closeup-of-elephant-feet-.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-central-palette-1-background-color has-background\">If conscious consideration is put into how you walk, you&rsquo;d <strong>significantly <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/walk-quietly-in-apartment\/\">reduce the amount of sound you produce while walking<\/a><\/strong>. You&rsquo;d notice that if you used to shuffle your feet or stomp while walking, you would adjust your movement so that it causes as little noise and vibration as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since nighttime is relatively quieter than other periods of the day, it would be nice if you were extra cautious of your movements at night because the sounds you produce at later hours might be amplified. So, if you must move around be careful of your surroundings so that you do not bump into things. Taking shorter strides might help as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might be difficult to change your gait, but with intentionality and practice, you might even become a light walker.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If are a heel striker, which means that you land on the sole of your foot before the rest of your foot, then you probably make loud thumps while you walk. Instead, try to land on the ball of your feet, that way your movement is quieter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Walking Around Between 10 pm and 6 am<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have thin floors, then movements and sounds from your house would reverberate to the apartment downstairs. As I have already mentioned, this can be particularly prominent at night when everything else is silent and still. Some people have complained that sometimes, the sound coming from their upstairs neighbor&rsquo;s house startles them up from sleep and keeps them awake through the night.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\n    <a data-amazonimages=\"\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"mooas Moonlight Nightlight Dual LED Clock, Digital Alarm Clock, 12\/24H Mode, Alarm &amp; Snooze, Date Display, 2 LED Colors, 7 Color nightlight, Adjustable LED Brightness, LED Clock with Remote Control\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08TC11CFB?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31Gkq7E1mJL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"mooas Moonlight Nightlight Dual LED Clock, Digital Alarm Clock, 12\/24H Mode, Alarm &amp; Snooze, Date Display, 2 LED Colors, 7 Color nightlight, Adjustable LED Brightness, LED Clock with Remote Control\" title=\"mooas Moonlight Nightlight Dual LED Clock, Digital Alarm Clock, 12\/24H Mode, Alarm &amp; Snooze, Date Display, 2 LED Colors, 7 Color nightlight, Adjustable LED Brightness, LED Clock with Remote Control\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31Gkq7E1mJL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"mooas Moonlight Nightlight Dual LED Clock, Digital Alarm Clock, 12\/24H Mode, Alarm &amp; Snooze, Date Display, 2 LED Colors, 7 Color nightlight, Adjustable LED Brightness, LED Clock with Remote Control\" title=\"mooas Moonlight Nightlight Dual LED Clock, Digital Alarm Clock, 12\/24H Mode, Alarm &amp; Snooze, Date Display, 2 LED Colors, 7 Color nightlight, Adjustable LED Brightness, LED Clock with Remote Control\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if your floors are extremely thin, it&rsquo;s best to avoid moving around the apartment late at night. Even if your floors aren&rsquo;t thin but your neighbors have complained that you make noise when you walk then it&rsquo;s prudent to avoid late-night movements. And if you must, endeavor to be as quiet as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent going all the way to the kitchen to get water, you could put a bottle of water on your bedside table. That way, you can easily reach out whenever you have the urge to drink water. Thus, you save yourself the stress of walking all the way to the kitchen and also spare your neighbor from the noise that might ensue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, there is nothing you can do to avoid walking if you need the toilet at night, but don&rsquo;t forget to have your soft-soled shoes close by whenever you do not wear your socks to bed. This is because most people make more foot noise when they wake up to use the restroom because they are not always fully conscious of their actions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to be aware that if being quiet during these times is a part of your tenancy agreement, then your <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/tell-upstairs-neighbor-walk-loud\/\">downstairs neighbor can report you to the building board<\/a> if they believe you are being unduly loud at these times.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inform Your Neighbor of Any Proposed Gatherings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&rsquo;t need to inform your neighbor when you are having 2 or 3 friends over. You&rsquo;d just have to inform your guests of the state of things in your house so that they also walk as quietly as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Man-in-a-business-suit-in-a-gesture-of-asking-for-something.jpg\" alt=\"Man in a business suit in a gesture of asking for something\" class=\"wp-image-8189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Man-in-a-business-suit-in-a-gesture-of-asking-for-something.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Man-in-a-business-suit-in-a-gesture-of-asking-for-something-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Man-in-a-business-suit-in-a-gesture-of-asking-for-something-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Man-in-a-business-suit-in-a-gesture-of-asking-for-something.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Man in a business suit in a gesture of asking for something\" class=\"wp-image-8189 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Man-in-a-business-suit-in-a-gesture-of-asking-for-something.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Man-in-a-business-suit-in-a-gesture-of-asking-for-something-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Man-in-a-business-suit-in-a-gesture-of-asking-for-something-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Man-in-a-business-suit-in-a-gesture-of-asking-for-something.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you are having a gathering or party with multiple people, it would be nice to let your neighbor know beforehand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be reluctant to do this because &ldquo;why would I have to inform my neighbor before holding a party in a house that I paid for?&rdquo; Well, it&rsquo;s not compulsory but it&rsquo;s still the right thing to do. If the movement of your family members alone bothers them, just imagine the nature of inconvenience heavy foot traffic would cause.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also inform them of the scale of the event. Is it a small gathering of 8 or 10 people or a larger gathering of 20 people? Also, try not to go beyond the <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/can-hoa-restrict-guests\/\">limit of your HOA<\/a> or neighborhood rules if available. Doing that would give them ammunition against you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also inform them of the start time as well as the end time of the gathering. And also assure them that your guests would be taking off their shoes at the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you are going to extend your gathering, try not to stretch it late into the night.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Paper Trail for if Things Go South<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you exchange correspondence with your neighbor, you&rsquo;d have to keep a record of their complaints and your responses. Even if there are no letters, just verbal complaints, you should keep a dated record of your interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This would give you an edge if your neighbor decides to escalate the issue. Your records should show that you&rsquo;ve been responsive to their complaints. They should also indicate that you are apologetic for any inconvenience you&rsquo;re causing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, if they send a letter complaining about heavy footsteps in a particular area of your house, you can send a response apologizing and also assuring them that you have or will add more padding to the area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Overworked-businessman-with-bandaged-hurt-head-in-front-of-scattered-papers-or-documents.jpg\" alt=\"Overworked businessman with bandaged hurt head in front of scattered papers or documents\" class=\"wp-image-8192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Overworked-businessman-with-bandaged-hurt-head-in-front-of-scattered-papers-or-documents.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Overworked-businessman-with-bandaged-hurt-head-in-front-of-scattered-papers-or-documents-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Overworked-businessman-with-bandaged-hurt-head-in-front-of-scattered-papers-or-documents-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Overworked-businessman-with-bandaged-hurt-head-in-front-of-scattered-papers-or-documents.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Overworked businessman with bandaged hurt head in front of scattered papers or documents\" class=\"wp-image-8192 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Overworked-businessman-with-bandaged-hurt-head-in-front-of-scattered-papers-or-documents.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Overworked-businessman-with-bandaged-hurt-head-in-front-of-scattered-papers-or-documents-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Overworked-businessman-with-bandaged-hurt-head-in-front-of-scattered-papers-or-documents-768x513.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Overworked-businessman-with-bandaged-hurt-head-in-front-of-scattered-papers-or-documents.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So, in order to have this advantage, you would need to genuinely take steps to reduce the noise you make and document them in your response to their complaints.&nbsp;Receipts and photos would do the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important thing is to prove that you are committed to solving the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If regardless of your efforts, your neighbor keeps complaining, then their part of the correspondence would indicate that they&rsquo;re being unreasonable. Especially if you&rsquo;ve done everything you can do and there isn&rsquo;t much more that you can do, short of replacing the floors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some neighbors can be overbearing, so, as long as you&rsquo;re not doing anything wrong, don&rsquo;t allow them to intimidate or walk all over you because it&rsquo;s really not your fault that the house was built the way it was or that it is old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I provide more information on dealing with complaining neighbors in <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/downstairs-neighbor-complaining-squeaky-floor\/\">Downstairs Neighbor Complaining About Squeaky Floors (How to handle neighbor and floors)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggest that They Insulate Their Ceiling&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;ve tried everything listed above and they still complain that you&rsquo;re walking loudly then you should suggest that they insulate their ceiling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\n    <a data-amazonimages=\"\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Reach Barrier DD24125 Air Double Reflective Polyethylene Insulation Roll, 2-Feet by 125-Feet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00DRBEDJS?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/417Yalm309L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Reach Barrier DD24125 Air Double Reflective Polyethylene Insulation Roll, 2-Feet by 125-Feet\" title=\"Reach Barrier DD24125 Air Double Reflective Polyethylene Insulation Roll, 2-Feet by 125-Feet\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/417Yalm309L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Reach Barrier DD24125 Air Double Reflective Polyethylene Insulation Roll, 2-Feet by 125-Feet\" title=\"Reach Barrier DD24125 Air Double Reflective Polyethylene Insulation Roll, 2-Feet by 125-Feet\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your neighbor might not be open to covering the cost so if you have an HOA, you can get them involved and request that they cover a percentage of the cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding blow-in ceiling insulation would add density to the ceiling, thus it would dampen the impact noise coming from upstairs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This coupled with the steps above, could bring an end to the noise complaints from your downstairs neighbor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/carpet-for-homes\/benefits-of-carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/carpet-for-homes\/benefits-of-carpet\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soundproofcentral.com\/rugs-soundproofing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/soundproofcentral.com\/rugs-soundproofing\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/sound-absorbing-rug\/s?k=sound+absorbing+rug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/sound-absorbing-rug\/s?k=sound+absorbing+rug<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensadvice.org.uk\/housing\/problems-where-you-live\/if-your-neighbour-is-complaining-about-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.citizensadvice.org.uk\/housing\/problems-where-you-live\/if-your-neighbour-is-complaining-about-you\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hoa.org.uk\/advice\/guides-for-homeowners\/i-am-managing-2\/how-should-i-deal-with-noisy-neighbours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/hoa.org.uk\/advice\/guides-for-homeowners\/i-am-managing-2\/how-should-i-deal-with-noisy-neighbours\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living in an upstairs apartment comes with its own challenges. 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