I had the reverse of this problem.
I appreciate that he's driving you nuts. I used to limit my guitar playing to finish at 9pm, so as not to piss the neighbour off. I'd try and play quietly and only sing occasionally.

She was a batshit mental old baggage anyway but I'm a responsible neighbour and tried not to inflame the situation.

On the other hand, I can see your point. I can only suggest talking to the chap again, be cordial and understanding but firm. No point threatening council action etc as it will just piss him off and make him much less likely to help.

I'd give him three strikes. My neighbour got environmental health and the police involved, got a noise monitor put in her house but it hardly picked anything up. Environmental Health said I could carry on as normal, within reason. They could see I was being picked on by the crazy old fucker.

I hope this seemingly pointless ramble helps :)
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Wed 12 Nov 2008, 10:09, Reply)