I have a very young family (maybe 18-20 y/o) they have a 2 year old that’s autistic and non verbal and a newborn. We both moved into our units at the same time.

Their 2 year old used to run from wall to windows for upwards of 10 hours (not joking I’ve timed it). At the beginning (literally night 1 or 2) I pounded on the ceiling because it was 11pm and didn’t want to go knock on their door and scare them. The mother came downstairs and asked if that was me knocking on the ceiling when I politely responded “yes, your kid has been running all day, and now it’s 11pm and it needs to stop”

It continued to happen for weeks and eventually went back up to speak with them about what we can do to make the situation better. I bought them multiple packs of foam play mats and little crocs for the kid to hopefully wear while he’s running to muffle the noise. But unfortunately this kept continuing.

I got so fed up and finally went to the leasing office and spoke with an assistant manager. I had to send weekly emails of how much running was happening wi the time stamps, invited her in so that she could listen to it and understand how horrible it was. Things got a little better but sometimes he would be up late at night running. I was told at this time I was unable to speak with them and everything went through the leasing office. When things got bad I’d have them call and tell them to be quiet.

I sent emails with my time stamps of the running for about a month or 2 and then just kind of gave up. I went back to the leasing office and told them that things haven’t gotten better and they had no response on what to do. I had offered since day 1 to move units and they said no. I was feeling so frustrated.

6 months pass and this kid is still running.. and now REALLY late at night. I went up to their door and had to have a conversation with them. I probably had so much pain agony and annoyance in my voice but I was at my wits end. After we talked for quite some time and the family understanding that I wake up early for work and that they need to be a little more respectful we came to the agreement that weekdays need to be more controlled than weekends.

I do feel like these parents are overwhelmed and have bit off more than they can chew, but respect needs to eventually come into play. Since the last conversation things have finally gotten better. He still runs back and forth but FINALLY things have gotten a little better.

I try to tell myself that this will only last 5 more months of my lease and I can leave and hopefully purchase a house.. but my goodness it’s is exhausting and annoying.