Turning down the volume on noise complaints
Code changes expected to hold builders accountable for sound transmission
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
By Megan Mackey
In buildings containing multiple dwelling units, it is inevitable that residents will hear their neighbours. Condominium lawyers are frequently contacted about noise issues. People often ask: Just how much noise is too much? What kinds of noises are condominium residents expected to put up with, and when is the condominium corporation required to step in? Should the neighbours be blamed, or poor construction? Can the developer be held accountable for noise transmission in new condominium buildings?..