You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently a new neighbour moved in and has been making a lot of noise, which disturbs you.

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Dear Mr Hudson,

I am Elizabeth Beth, your tenant in apartment C1-5. I am writing to notify you of the unbearable noise the new tenant of C1-3 is making which I have endured for the last couple of days with patience. I am hoping that you would talk to this neighbour and settle the issue.

I consider myself lucky to have some great neighbours and never complained to you about any disturbance. However, the new resident on C1-3 is making life tougher for me. They moved in two weeks ago and I am already forced to write you this complaint letter. They have parties almost every day and play music at a higher volume. I go to bed at around 10.30 pm only to wake up again by the loud noise from their flat. I am not sure if this is something I should mention but the family members have nasty quarrels and they do not keep it inside their house. I live with a teenage daughter and a husband who are equally agitated.

I think it would be inappropriate for me to personally intervene, and that is why I am relying on you for a solution. You should talk to other tenants on the same floor and get to know what really is happening. You have the authority to talk to the tenant of C1-3 and try to solve the problem. Otherwise, I would be forced to shift to a new residence.

Expecting your cooperation in this regard.

Yours sincerely,

Elizabeth Beth