If you heard a noisy couple in your apt complex fighting and arguing..should you...?

Dual String Finance

I would definitely get the police involved if you think there might be violence or if it occurs frequently. Every couple argues or disagrees on matters, but if they are not keeping it civil, they need some wake up call to let them know their lack of control is an issue.

LaDeeDa

If you suspect that the woman has been physically assaulted, then YES. You have a civic duty to call the police.

You can read in the paper all the time about a woman who was murdered by her own husband during a "domestic squabble" that had been going on for years, and "nobody wanted to get involved."

When the police show up, the husband faces the reality that IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO STRIKE ANOTHER PERSON.

Do it.

Make the call. And do NOT be apologetic on the phone, either. Don't treat it lightly.

mcrosstheboss

if you hear him hitting or her hitting then you call the cops

dont you just love apartments

Nyanna

If it gets really loud or too much violence going on, i'd call the police and give it as an anonymous call.

So0 In Love!

report it.

imkevlar (boycott ignorance)

If it sounds like she's getting beat you should call the cops.

GlassHalfFull

If you're worried about it, calling the cops wouldn't hurt. You won't get in trouble, they'll come check it out, they won't tell the couple who called, and maybe they'll think twice next time before getting in a big fight.

Bored Guy

You should complain to the complex manager. If they get enough complaints, they'll be evicted & have to move

AALLIISS

Call the cops, as she may be too frightened to.

tractorsturnmeon

Personally if it sounded like abuse I would call the cops...you could save someone's life and if that's not the case, it's better to be safe than sorry.

ann.natalie

I would call the cops for her sake! She may be getting abused

princesssss

report it.. by maybe it can be the woman fault. i dont know

Rockstar

i would call the cops if it happened more than once or twice.

Lusty Lush

well if you hear banging on the walls or you happen to see her with bruises.... then yes i could call the cops...

gabby =^..^=

Just call the cops

SleeplessSuz

The other answers are reasonable, it's a fine line. She's an adult and theoretically can make her own decisions, but if you feel she's been hurt, you should call the police. And, more importantly, if there are children in that home, you should call Child Protective Services. It doesn't mean they'll take the kids away, they'll need many and more exact reports, but it means they are aware that kids may be at risk (even being exposed to violence is considered abuse). Kids don't choose those environments and if their own parents won't shelter them from that than you should. My opinion.

bodmodangel

You should call the police. Say you want to remain annonymus. (don't give them your name or address). . Just say you heard it and want them to check out the situation. I have done that many times b/c of my neighbors.

Billy Ireland79

I'd ask them to keep it down at first. If they do it again, I would have someone or the cops intervene.

danaluana

I would call the police even if there is an inkling that there may be violence; you may be saving someones life. If this has been frequent happening, then there is definitely a violent/abusive pattern going on. I think you would be right to intervene. I believe it is your duty.

Xuphoria

I'd go over there with my broom and basball bat.

ashley_nunya

id be more likely to call the cops if it was disturbing everyone else..unless u thought there was violence...then dont wait too long..but its a tough call...

m1ss.underst00d

report it

janine o

I was in this situation and I called the cops every single time (5-10 times within a 2 month period). My boyfriend at the time tried to tell me to stay out of it because it wasn't my business, but I figure that if it wasn't my business, they wouldn't have been fighting so loudly to the point that I could hear them.

rtperry2

One time, my husband and I were living in a place where the couple across from us did this all the time.

Finally, we couldn't take it anymore, and called the cops. Turns out the guy had broken the woman's arm and was trying to strangle her.

Unfortunately, calling the cops is all you can do for a woman in this situation; you cannot make her leave the abuser she is with.

You have a right to live peacefully -- that should be your primary concern in this matter. If the noise bothers you, call.

8 * Second * Ride

call the cops

Zeuxis

Call local police next time it starts and tell them they make allot you hear them fighting and it happens often. They will investigate it.

Make sure you call them during the argument, otherwise there might be no point.

And for the best tell Police you want to stay anonymous.

Twilight

You need to make certain that calling the police will at least temporarily fix the problem. Unfortunately if you call the police, they arrive, and there are no visible signs of physical abuse the police can do nothing but warn them. That could in fact, lead to more violence later down the road.

So unless you can tell there is violence going on your best bet would be to notify your landlord or landlady first about the situation and let them determine what is best to do next.

Penguin

Always check to see if the walls are sound-proof before you rent. I would never get involved in someones personal business, nonetheless I would 'only' tell the landlord about MY problem and let him take whatever action he deems appropriate!

Patience

I'd call the police especially if it occurs often. I've put up with neighbors like that for several months. Couples disagree from time to time, but when I hear her crying and he becomes quite prolific with the F word I call the police.

womponoag

I would call the Apartment Manager and have him speak to them, while he is talking to them he may be able to get some insight as to whether there was abuse taking place, (i.e. brusies, blood, scratches, etc.) on either party and the decision would be up to him to call the police.

Penny Lane

honestly yeah because if ther eis some abuse going on, someone needs to do something about it. before you call the cops though, tell the person who runs the place. let them take the proper measures.

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