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I understand all of the complaints above. While my situation is the same, it is just a bit different. I am in a middle apartment - I have apartments above, below, and on either side of me. It is a charming and affordable (but definitely not cheap) apartment complex in Wilmington NC. I have recently confirmed that my apartment is at the intersection of the ghetto, trailer park and the assisted living facility. My downstairs neighbor is great - old - friendly and quiet. No problem there. My neighbors on either side of me - issues. One side a crazy demon child and two old folks- way too old to be parents. This kid slams cabinet doors and screams every night. Sometimes he beats on the wall, because he can. And every Sunday, Pops has to play his banjo. On the other side, our bedrooms share a wall and one would think that was the only room in the entire apartment. They have parties in their bedroom! Their friends come over, the music starts, and then the loud talking. I did embarrass the couple once - with a sticky note on the door - by asking them to move their headboard from the wall when spending time together - no more sex issues. But the group gatherings are still an issue. Sometimes I will turn my tv up as loud as it will go and they quiet down - sometimes.

The big problem - upstairs. They walk all freakin day! I have altered my schedule to try to capture some quiet time during the day. No go. The "lady" of the house is a flipflop wearer - the heaviest walkers and now - she's pregnant. She's walking for two! And the D*@N dog! I love dogs but like children - they probably should live in a house with a yard. It barks, runs, drops its toys, jumps and I think they play fetch on a regular basis.

Like someone above - My friends and I make up stories too. We play Guess What Noise That Is -
Some common ideas -
she's drunk and can't stand up
she beating him to a pulp
the dog is on uppers
they are on a bowling team and are practicing
they are ocd and have to slide the glass door a min. of 50 times a day
she's trying to build up her ankles - that's why she walks so hard
this is her first time using a washing machine to do laundry
they only have three pieces of furniture - so they have to move it around to make the place seem furnished
and the list goes on!

Another big concern - folks gathering in front of the stairway. Sometimes I don't feel safe going through such a large loud and drunk group of hicks. And we had two domestic issues where the "pimp" was screaming at one of his women. And a hick from somewhere was clipped by the door when a neighbor slammed the door in his face - because he was complaining about the noise.

And, the dogs. There are 12 units in this building and 8 of them have dogs (big and small). I like dogs but I don't want your dog touching me, leaping toward me, sniffing me, or otherwise on me. Not to mention I have serious pet allergies. Have consideration for people! There have been at least two times when I have had to tell people to control their dogs. I had a dog that tried to grab my grocery bags and the owner just giggled. I cussed her out and promised her I will kick her dog if he comes near me. It's unfortunate for the dog. I should kick the owner!

I have complained to the property manager, but they have been quite useless. I let them know that too. I told them that I will be breaking my lease and it's not a darn thing they can do about it. I have called the police and they have noted the issues. I have had a mediation. The manager has even come over and listened to the noises as well. They offered another apartment, but I told them that if I move, I move out of the complex altogether. I also talked to the manager's boss. After threatening to make it a legal and financial (still have to pay until the apt is re-rented or the lease expires) issue, I reminded them about a clause in their lease that guaranteed me a safe, quiet, conducive and enjoyable living environment. They agreed that we should just part ways. So read your lease carefully and make sure the apartment complex is upholding their end of the bargain.