Probably, the words “repair” and “neighbors” are not safe to combine even in one sentence. Both builders and residents of
multi-storey buildings are well aware of what is at stake. Is it possible to make repairs on a day off? Probably many asked this question. After all, to be in a situation where a neighbor’s drill simply doesn’t let you rest on a single day off is not news. Or maybe you yourself are on the verge of an upcoming repair. Let's take a good look at when and how much you can make noise if you already started repairing the apartment on the weekend.
How not to break the law?
Everyone who is in any way connected with the construction should be aware of all responsibility. According to current laws, repair work can be started from 8.00 and finish them no later than 21.00. If this regime is not respected, consider that you are already breaking the law and may be administratively liable for this.
Apartment renovation on weekends and holidays is strictly prohibited. If you still need to do repairs that involve noise on Saturday or Sunday, you will have to make a schedule and coordinate it with your neighbors. Otherwise, they have every right to complain to you to the appropriate authorities.
If you intend to engage in redevelopment of the apartment or re-equipment, then for such work there must be an appropriate permit. If the repair consists only in wallpapering or painting the windows (or performing other silent manipulations), then it is not necessary to warn the neighbors about this.
Brief conclusion
Let's summarize. It is strictly forbidden:
- on any day of the week use tools that create noise that exceeds acceptable standards (40 decibels);
- carry out manipulations in the room, which can harm neighbors and adjacent rooms;
- leave building debris in a public building and use elevators as elevators for building materials and garbage removal after completion of construction work;
- without the consent of neighbors to carry out repair work for more than four months.
Solution
If you do not comply with the above rules, you should first talk with your neighbors. If they do not respond to your request, then you can go ahead and file complaints not only with the Moscow Housing Inspectorate, but also with the prosecutor's office. To resolve this issue, provide the opportunity to do the appropriate services.
Penalties
If the neighbors still exceed the level of permissible noise and do not stop the repair on weekends, the law “On ensuring sanitary and epidemic welfare of the population” involves the collection of a fine from violators. If a complaint has already been filed, the offender, according to the Code of Administrative Offenses, will be fined by the relevant authorities.
With a second complaint, the amount of the fine will be doubled, and confiscation of objects that create noise is possible, so it is better not to break the law. Repair at the weekend is not such a mandatory factor for the repair as a whole. If even such drastic actions do not stop the violators, then the case will be submitted to court and will be decided at this level.
You can always agree
I would also like to add that we are all both residents and builders. Although we have answered in detail the question of whether it is possible to make repairs on the day off, remember that there are different situations in life.
Do not think that if the repair team is very noisy, then this is because they are all bad people and just want to annoy you. Or if you need to put the baby to bed during the day, and at this time the repair is just gaining momentum, and with such a sound it is impossible to fall asleep, do not be afraid, go to the neighbors and just talk with the builders. Explain to them that you have a small child, and he needs to sleep from 13.00 to 15.00 in the afternoon, ask the builders to do less noisy work at this time (believe me, it will always be). The builders are also people, and they have families, children, they will certainly listen to your request!
We simulate a situation
We all understand that no repair can do without certain noise. But not all neighbors can put up with this and start up, they are causing scandals. Let's simulate a situation. You started a repair. They took leave from work, maybe even blocked the riser with water all over the porch. You hired a team, you may already have paid the builders for work, but at the very height of the rumble and buzz, an angry neighbor comes and begins to threaten. What to do in this case? Is it possible to make repairs on a day off? To reassure the neighbor, you need to be well aware of the laws that are tied to repair work.
Another situation
One more example. 9th May. Watching a holiday concert on TV. At work everyone got it, finally, it was such a long-awaited day off. You sat down on the couch, and for a minute it even seemed like you were in paradise, but it wasn’t there. The neighbor was also happy about the weekend, he decided to arrange repairs and knock with a jackhammer right above your head. And no persuasions and requests for this person are not valid. He believes that he is right, and the rest is simply not of interest to him.
Compromise
As we can see from these two models, no weekend repair laws will be repealed. Everyone can be on one or the other side. We, however, people still must learn to find a way out of any most difficult situation, and it is desirable if this way out is peaceful and takes into account the interests of both sides.
There is such a word as "compromise", and you need to learn how to use it for its intended purpose. Quarreling with neighbors is not the best prospect, because you have to coexist with these people, perhaps for decades. Try to postpone radical measures to the farthest corner of your consciousness and apply them only when there is simply no other way out.
And finally
Is it possible to make repairs on a day off? Naturally, any person will answer no. But if it touches you, and other time, except for the day off, you just can’t set aside when to do repair work? The answer is one. No law can protect you like you do. Just make a deal. Do not forget to warn your neighbors about the upcoming repair. And if you are on the other side, be lenient and talk to your neighbors if their noise bothers you. Laws and rights are present, but it’s better not to bring the matter to court, but to sort it out amicably!