10 Top Tips to be a good neighbour

• Make sure a key holder can be contacted if your burglar alarm goes off while you are on holiday
• Keep the volume of Hi-fi's, radios and televisions as low as possible especially at night
• Position fridges, freezers and loud speakers well away from party walls
• Use washing machines, vacuum cleaners and other noisy equipment during the day
• Try to ensure that your dog does not bark or whine for long periods of time
• Do noisier DIY jobs during the day
• Inform your neighbours if you're having a party and try to keep noise to a minimum
• Try to buy/hire domestic appliances or DIY equipment which is the quietest available
• If you play a musical instrument, do not practice early in the morning or late at night
• Try to carry out unavoidable noisy activities during the hours of: 8.00am - 7.00pm - Weekdays/Saturdays, 10.00am - 5.00pm - Sundays

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