Discussing New York noise code while tenant screening

Are you a landlord in New York? While you may have your tenant screening rules and regulations at your apartment for strict compliance of your renters, and have them written on paper ready for handing to your new tenant, you might also consider giving them a copy of the New York Noise Code. Never expect all your tenants to be original New Yorkers. Having the largest population in the United States of 8.4 million and ranking 14th in the world, expect prospective tenants to be coming from different places. Here are samples copies that you may include in your apartment, room, or condo unit’s strict policies in accordance to the state’s noise code.

An example of a rule that projects a strict image of you is written below. This can help you avoid accepting tenants that are most likely to create noise even when they have convinced you that they won’t. On the other hand, it can get you more reliable tenants who are very specific to noise and they are assured of orderly neighbors by the time they move in. Here’s how it may go:

“To avoid unnecessary visits from any police officer in my premises due to noise complaints, I am stringent regarding: Not using any equipment at the apartment that creates noise more than 45 decibels. Engaging in loud arguments in my property; go out and find another place. Loudspeakers, huge musical instruments are not allowed. Pets like dogs, cats, birds, and others. They sometimes make unnecessary noise in the most appropriate time."

Or, you may be a little polite about it. You can make a guideline that doesn’t reflect a strict image, but emphasizes the city’s code on noise. It may go this way:

“New York is the first city in the country to adopt a noise code in 1972. Every year the Department of Environmental Protection receives close to 7,000 complaints. Let’s work together to avoid receiving noise summons in my property.”