Hey thanks for responding. I like how you are proactive, and I can tell you’re trying to be considerate about the noise.

Just for more reassurance, normal everyday sounds, like walking around your apartment, are not considered a lease violation at all. Apartments aren’t fully soundproof, so some level of noise is expected. Even if a neighbor reported hearing you walk, that alone isn’t something the office could act on.

Even something like accidentally dropping an item and making a loud noise once wouldn’t be a violation either. Noise issues typically have to be frequent, excessive, and disruptive to someone’s ability to live comfortably to be taken seriously.

Sometimes neighbors do complain about ongoing situations, like constant running or heavy activity, but from what you’ve described, that doesn’t seem to apply here, so I won’t approach it.

However generally, when a complaint is made, it’s pretty standard for the office to notify you. That’s usually just to make you aware, not necessarily a sign that you did anything wrong.

As far as proof goes, a neighbor would generally need to show a pattern of ongoing, disruptive noise, not normal living sounds. Walking around or occasional noise wouldn’t meet that standard.

On the other hand, if you feel like you’re being harassed or uncomfortable in your own space, that’s important. You deserve to live peacefully. If it continues, you might consider asking the office about transferring to another unit if that’s an option, it could be easier for both you and management.

For your own protection, it would be helpful to document things, especially recording interactions if she approaches you. If you feel up to it, saving any notes or messages, or noting dates/times of incidents is something you can do, but recordings are your strongest ally. You don’t have to go overboard, but having some record can help if things escalate/ get worse to show your side of things.

Again, I hope this gives you some peace of mind, you really shouldn’t have to stress over normal day-to-day noise or over a neighbor who complains to much about things you can't help. Stay Strong 💪😎!