My friend Sandra who has (been there, done that!!!) says to look online for
Housing Discrimination Under the Fair Housing Act.
Children DO have the right to play during daytime hours. Familial status is a protected class under this act.
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/discrimination_against_families_children------------------------------
Peggy Ashbrook
Early childhood science teacher
Alexandria, VA
NSTA The Early Years columnist, Science and Children
Early Years blogger,
www.nsta.org/earlyyearsAuthor: Science Learning in the Early Years, and
Science Is Simple
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-23-2019 07:06 AM
From: Robin Chen
Subject: Families coping with apartment noise rule
Hi,
What support or advice would you give to a family with children ages 2 and 3 and another family with children ages 2, 5, and 7, and another family with children ages 3 and 7, all of whom live (and rent) in a 28-unit building in which the condo board just passed the following noise rule?
While the Board is well aware that certain types of noise are part of the day-to-day aspects of condominium living, we also have to ensure that those living in the building are not disturbed to such a degree as to affect their "right of quiet enjoyment" in their units. Residents deserve the right to sleep and eat in peace, and to be able to clearly hear their own music and television in their units. Please note: sound travels to units above, below, to the side, and through the halls. This includes loud voices, vibrations, loud music, heavy footsteps, and dropping objects, to name a few.
Consequently, the following rule has been passed and is now in effect:
"Residents found to be causing excessive noise will first be notified and issued a written, recorded warning. If a second incident occurs, an initial fine of $100 will be assessed to the owner. Each incident thereafter will incur the $100 fine until the noise disturbance has been dealt with.
For purposes of implementing this fine, noise includes, but is not limited to, loud music, loud voices, screaming, shouting, the dropping of objection, scraping on the floor, banging, hammering, running, jumping, etc. These noises are considered excessive when they are any one of the following: repetitive, long-lasting, or extremely loud. If excessive noise is happening at any time day or night, please email xxxxxxxxxx. Residents affected by these noises between the hours of 11pm and 7am also have the right to call the city police for violation of the city noise ordinances (though any excessive late night or early morning noise is considered disruptive and should be reported to Management)."
This will take effect immediately. In the case of rented units, fines will be charged to units owners directly. Neither Management nor the Board will police tenants on behalf of their landlords. Landlords will, however, be notified of violations quickly and directly.
Thank you,
Management
So far, resources I've identified to recommend include Laura Markham's 'Calm Parents, Happy Kids' workbook; and Mindfulness games activity cards by Greenland and Harris.
Peace,
Robin