My Neighbor is a Content Creator: Dealing with Noise from Streaming and Vlogging

Is This a Job or a Nuisance?

It's both. The noise is part of their job, but your right to "quiet enjoyment" of your home still applies, especially in an apartment setting. While you can't expect total silence during the day, the noise is still subject to the 'reasonable person' standard. Constant, loud shouting that's clearly audible in your home can be considered an unreasonable disturbance, even outside of quiet hours.

The Communication Playbook: A Collaborative Approach

This situation is very similar to dealing with any other work-from-home noise. Your neighbor might be completely unaware of how thin the walls are. A non-confrontational conversation is the best starting point.

"Hey, I know you stream for work, which is really cool. I just wanted to let you know that the sound carries quite a bit, and it can be pretty loud in my apartment during the day. Is there any chance we could figure out a schedule that works for both of us?"

Suggesting solutions shows you're willing to compromise. You might ask if they can avoid streaming during a specific time you have important meetings or suggest some simple soundproofing techniques for their recording space.

Leveraging the Lease and HOA

If a direct conversation doesn't yield results, your lease or HOA agreement is your next line of defense. The "quiet enjoyment" clause is your strongest tool. A professional streamer's yelling is no different from a neighbor's loud music in the eyes of a property manager if it's consistently disturbing you.

Send a formal, written complaint to your landlord or HOA board. Include your detailed noise log, explaining how the persistent noise is impacting your ability to work or live peacefully in your own home. This shifts the responsibility to the landlord to enforce the terms of the lease.

The Takeaway

A neighbor's content creation career doesn't have to end your peace and quiet. By approaching the issue with a collaborative spirit first, and then methodically documenting the problem for your landlord if that fails, you can find a solution that allows them to work and you to live without constant disruption.