- Do be co-operative if asked by a neighbour to reduce noise.
- Do keep the hi-fi level down (particularly the bass). If you must turn it up, use headphones.
- Do avoid putting speakers on party walls (or on the floor in flats). Place them on mats or cupboards.
- Do realize that your pleasure should not lead to your neighbor's distress.
- Do remember that noise and vibration transmits easily through walls and floors.
- Do be aware in a flat or maisonette that your floor may be someone Else's ceiling. Carpets and heavy curtains should help to absorb sound.
- Do ensure another key holder can be called to deal with house or car alarms.
- Do carry out noisy DIY work during the day. Complete work as quickly as possible and let your neighbors know when you will finish.
- Do tell your neighbors if you are having a party and tell them when it will finish.
- Don't carry out noisy DIY work after 8pm or before 8am on weekends, and if possible never on Sundays. Remember that drilling and hammering are particularly disturbing.
- Don't play music at a level that annoys your neighbors in their own space. Keep the bass level down.
- Don't take a radio or hi-fi speakers outside - use headphones.
- Don't have late, loud parties.
- Don't use domestic appliances late at night. (such as vacuum cleaners or washing machines).
- Don't leave dogs alone for long periods of time and try to minimize their barking.
- Don't allow children to play loudly. If you live in a flat, don't allow children to jump about on the floor in a way that disturbs the neighbors below.
- Don't sound horns, slam car doors or rev engines late at night.
- Don't slam doors at any time, including kitchen cupboards.
- Don't forget your neighbours have a right to peace and quiet as much as you do!