david18xx said:
Everywhere I read, I see the words quiet enjoyment being used. In tenancy agreements, in strata by laws, in the law. There are no exceptions, no times where noise is allowed (as with single dwelling houses).
All the arguments regarding drumming, children, parties, loud music are rendered mute as your right to quiet supersedes any other right. I have never seen a clause that states anyone has a right to make a reasonable amount of noise. The other key clause that exists is the obligation not to disturb your neighbours.
Even people who live in houses have to abide by the local council noise laws. Usually this means that after 10pm at night, and before 7am in the morning on weekdays, people need to keep any noice within their property. In daylight hours almost anything goes with leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and other noisy activities going on. Fortunately, it is usually not all day every day, otherwise people's health can be affected.
Most of the people who have posted about noise on Flat Chat have had to bear unreasonable, ongoing noise from very inconsiderate, even abusive neighbours.