Notice to:

[Prudence]

Notice to the apartment complex across the street:

You are incorrect in your assertion that your residents and their guests are allowed to make as much noise as they want. Title 10 of the Snohomish County Code does in fact prohibit a variety of noises, including car stereos -- even if parked, day and night, that can be heard 75 feet or farther away from the noise source.

And yes, this includes your low-life residents with their bar-b-q and the EIGHT FOOT FLAMES that one would think you'd be concerned about, but hey, it's your property. But the car as sound system for impromptu block party? That I can hear clearly, bass AND melody, across a busy 5 lane road, all windows closed and drapes pulled even though it's probably 90 degrees? That happens every weekend night from May through November for oh, six hours at a pop? THAT is going to stop. I don't want to be annoying law student bashing regular joes with her rudimentary knowledge, but when you tell me flat out, after I've courteously asked you to reduce the noise, that you're the manager and you say your residents can make whatever noise they want, whenever they want, I will prove you wrong. And I will *enjoy* doing it, because I'm evil like that.

Think Satan, but with bigger boobs.

I feel every lawyer stereotype coursing through my veins AND I LIKE IT!!! You think you're the lord of your little fiefdom, but you are really pig swill and it's sloppin' time.



(Actually, I enjoy searching municipal codes. If any LoT readers are ever having an issue and want to know if "there's a law," I'd be happy to give it a scan. I can't make anything happen, but I can provide you with the relevent set of impressive statute numbers that can either scare others into compliance or jump start your battle.)