What are my rights in regards to defending myself against a noise complaint logged against me?
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What are my rights in regards to defending myself against a noise complaint logged against me?
I am a tenant in an apartment and have recieved a noise complaint due to my dog barking when I am not home. Although I have asked the landlord to see when the complaints are coming in, in order to see if there is a viable solution, I have been informed that there is no complaint log. I have even gotten a noise complaint when I was home and my dog was not barking. I have been given 14 day notice to fix the problem but since the problem happens when I am not at home, I am unsure of what rights I have.
Asked on April 11, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Oregon
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You first need to carefully read the presumed written lease that you have to see if there is any provision with respect to excessive noise within it. Assuming there is, you then need to follow any protocol within the lease to contest the noise complaint assuming there is a protocol.
If there is none, then you simply write the landlord back stating your position and request to see all documentation supporting the claims against you regarding the noise. Keep a copy of your letter for future use and need. From there, you simply see what the response is to your letter and move forward in response.
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