Noise

Noise at council properties

Everyone has the right to enjoy their home peacefully. Excessive or persistent noise can disturb others and may be considered a breach of your tenancy agreement.

Noise becomes a nuisance when it is excessive, unreasonable, and interferes with the peace and comfort of others. Common examples include:

• loud music, shouting or parties
• DIY or home improvement noise at unsociable hours
• dogs barking continuously or being left alone for long periods
• vehicles being revved or repaired regularly outside the home
• repeated noise during the night 

Avoid causing a nuisance

Make sure you:

• keep volume levels low, especially after 9pm
• don’t leave pets alone for long periods if they bark or howl
• tell neighbours in advance if you’re having a gathering
• carry out DIY during daytime hours (ideally between 9am and 6pm)
• are aware of how sound travels in shared buildings like flats. 

If you’re affected

First, speak to your neighbour calmly and politely - they may not realise they’re causing a problem.

If the issue continues, contact your Housing Officer.

We may ask you to work with us to gain evidence of the noise using a mobile app or allowing us to install noise monitoring equipment in your home. 

In serious cases, formal action may be taken under the conditions of tenancy. 

Noise and your tenancy 

Causing noise nuisance is a breach of your tenancy conditions. If we receive reports of persistent or serious noise, we may take action which could include warnings, mediation, or legal enforcement. 

In serious cases, we may pursue legal action including seizing the noise making equipment, injunctions or possession proceedings. 

We always try to resolve issues informally first, but we will act if the behaviour continues stopping someone enjoying their home.

Support and advice 

If you are experiencing noise problems or are struggling to manage noise from your home, please speak to your Housing Officer. We can provide advice, mediation, and referrals to other support services if needed.

Last updated 24 September 2025