Multi-Unit Occupancy: How Much Noise is Too Much Noise?

A common complaint of condominium residents and apartment tenants is about excessive noise caused by occupants of neighbouring units.  Like residential landlords, a condo corporation has a positive legal duty to investigate such complaints and take action if the noise is excessive. Some residents are overly sensitive to ambient noise, whereas others may be indifferent to excessive noise levels. What if the condo board or landlord investigates the noise issues and decides not to take action?  A misstep by the board or landlord will be costly.

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