Tenant Noise Complaint

[Doug Johnson]

BP Family, 

What is your recommendation with dealing with a noise complaint between tenants in a small multi family property (triplex)? 

Situation:

Tenant 1 is using a ceiling fan that Tenant 2 can hear during the night. Tenant 1 compromised with a small portable fan near his bed but Tenant 2 can still hear fan. 

How would you handle?


Thanks!

[Nathan Gesner]

Quote from @Doug Johnson:

Ceiling fans are usually almost impossible to hear, even standing directly beneath them. I would find out why this one is making noise and fix it or replace it. 

Any time there are adjoining units, I warn people heavily about noise traveling between units. I warn them when showing, I warn again when signing the lease and give them suggestions for how to remain quiet or cope with noisy neighbors.