This By-Laws document for a condominium association contains information concerning: restrictions, the board of directors, and the advisary committee.
Condo Rules For Noise In Oakland
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Oakland
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The persistent maintenance or emission of any noise or sound produced by human, animal or mechanical means, between the hours of nine p.m. and seven a.m. next ensuing, which, by reason of its raucous or nerve-racking nature, shall disturb the peace or comfort, or be injurious to the health of any person shall ...
Please report all non-emergency issues online at this page. For urgent issues, call 311 or (510) 615-5566.
For residential environments, the accepted decibel level is lower. Any noise exceeding 70 dB is considered disturbing. Residential limits usually start at 60 or 55 dB (the equivalent noise of a regular vacuum cleaner). Time limits usually apply after 10 pm and until 7 am.
Please report all non-emergency issues online at this page. For urgent issues, call 311 or (510) 615-5566.
Noise Regulation They occur between 10 pm to 7 am.
Nighttime (10 p.m.—7 a.m.) limits shall remain at 55 dBA. In a multi-family dwelling, it shall be unlawful to create or permit to be created any noise that exceeds a daytime (7 a.m.—10 p.m.) limit of 50 dBA and a nighttime (10 p.m.—7 a.m.) limit of 40 dBA as measured from a neighbor's dwelling.
Most local ordinances include "quiet times." A typical ordinance prohibits loud noises between 11 p.m. and 7 or 8 a.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. or midnight until 8 to 10 a.m. on Sundays and holidays. It is worthwhile to check your local ordinance before making formal complaint so that you can cite the law.
If you do not report your complaint, your concerns will not be heard or taken seriously. Record the sound, picture or video on your cell phone, if possible. If there is no crime being committed and no immediate risk to public safety, call Oakland non emergency 510-777-3333 to report the noise nuisance.
The concept of quiet enjoyment is embedded in California tenancy laws, affirming that tenants can use their rented premises without unreasonable disturbances. This includes protection against excessive noise, disruptive behaviors from neighbors, and other nuisance conditions that can affect your quality of life.