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| Thread ID: 65601 | 2006-01-24 01:17:00 | Noise Control/Domestics question | pixeldust (6619) | PC World Chat |
| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 423804 | 2006-01-24 01:17:00 | We have a couple of neighbours that are constantly going at it and having major domestics. They'll often go for half an hour at a time screaming obscenities at each other quite loudly - loud enough that we can clearly hear every word said from 4 units down in a block of townhouses. I haven't heard him punch or hit her, though I don't doubt that this is going on. Basically, I don't want to get involved, but feel like perhaps I should be doing something. Is calling noise control sufficient? Would they actually do anything? Should I be calling the police and getting them involved? Or am I just being a nosey parker and should keep out of it? The last thing I want is for someone to end up injured or (Dog-Forbid) murdered and have it on my conscience, as dramatic as that may sound. |
pixeldust (6619) | ||
| 423805 | 2006-01-24 01:27:00 | Noise control is for stereos machines etc. if they are going at it, call the Police | MartynC (5610) | ||
| 423806 | 2006-01-24 02:07:00 | Do you think the Police would take it seriously? See, I was thinking if I got noise control involved, at the very least it might point out to them that they aren't as discreet as they think they are, rather that going the whole hog and getting cops around to sort them out. | pixeldust (6619) | ||
| 423807 | 2006-01-24 02:13:00 | Well, if you can hear them from that far away, then obviously they are being NOISY, and you should call the NOISE control, regardless of what's happening. If it continues, perhaps calling the Police would be a good idea (of course, not 111). | Haze (3028) | ||
| 423808 | 2006-01-24 02:15:00 | So you wouldn't consider this being nosey and overreacting? I'd hate to be one of those nosey neighbours that doesn't mind their own business. | pixeldust (6619) | ||
| 423809 | 2006-01-24 02:15:00 | When I first saw this post, I thought: "How sad; this person has noisy servants and cooks and nannies . . . what a shame" . If you indeed have noisy servants and butlers, I'd hire from a different registry . It appears however that you have noisy NEIGHBORS who have DOMESTIC QUARRELS . That's very different . . duh! . . . . . nevermind . :groan: |
SurferJoe46 (51) | ||
| 423810 | 2006-01-24 02:26:00 | This link may help? www.consumer.org.nz |
godfather (25) | ||
| 423811 | 2006-01-24 02:43:00 | If they are tenants then ring their landlords and let them know that they are disturbing you. Otherwise, if it keeps happening let ring the police but not on 111 and let them know. They take such stuff seriously. |
gibler (49) | ||
| 423812 | 2006-01-24 02:45:00 | If you think the woman partner may be at risk of physical violence (sounds like they are both into verbal/emotional violence and it could escalate if it hasn't already), you could phone your local Women's Refuge for advice (they offer advice and support to concerned neighbours) . I checked the National Collective of Women's Refuges website to see if there is any info there, but it is a bit skimpy on that issue . If you check out: . womensrefuge . org . nz/need_help04c . asp" target="_blank">www . womensrefuge . org . nz you can get some information . They say "When you witness or hear about violence, don't be afraid to ring the Police on 111, or CYFS . A woman or child could be in danger- It is your business . " No mention of Noise Control! I suspect Noise Control officers wouldn't know what to do with a situation like that . Police are trained nowadays to treat domestic violence seriously, so they would be your best bet the next time something cranks up . As indicated by Women's Refuge, there may also be a child involved and at least witnessing violence, in which case you could also call Child, Youth and Family . Personally, if it is that bad, I would prefer to be thought an interfering neighbour than have a death or serious injury on my conscience . Not an easy choice though if you are not sure . |
John H (8) | ||
| 423813 | 2006-01-24 02:54:00 | Thanks for the advice. It's a tough call for me to make at the moment because I'm 9 months pregnant and hormonal as hell. Hard to tell whether its the hormones or a legitimate concern. There are kids involved - she has at least 2 young sons living with her (10-11 years old or so). I'll give the police a call next time it happens. |
pixeldust (6619) | ||
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