2inmuenchen
Mar 4 2008, 1:12 pm
Hey all,
I can't remember the name in German, but when is the "quiet time" during the day? I know it is at night as well, but I'm just trying to be sensitive to my neighbors during the day. ;-)
Thanks!
crusoe
Mar 4 2008, 1:13 pm
Usually 12 till 3, but check your Hausordnung (list of rules that come with a flat rental contract) if applicable. Sometimes 12 to 2 or 1 to 3.
Ruhezeiten is the word you're looking for. (Kay was faster, of course!)
It depends what you want to do, as well. 10 pm to 7 am everything has to be "Zimmerlautstärke" (not audible outside your own four walls). Edit: Deutscher Mieter-Bund says the legal Ruhezeit is 1 to 3, but your Hausordnung is allowed to extend this.
QUOTE (2inmuenchen @ Mar 4 2008, 1:12 pm)

I can't remember the name in German
Ruhezeit.
And don't forget all day Sunday!
crusoe
Mar 4 2008, 1:36 pm
If you're planning to use DIY equipment outdoors or mow the lawn, this is restricted to 7 am to 8 pm - including the Ruhezeiten.
Music is something else again and seems to be dependent on lots of individual court verdicts - one says 8 am - 12 noon and 2 pm - 8 pm and not too loud or annoying, but others actually restrict the length of practice time depending on the instrument (eg. accordion 90 minutes, drums 45 minutes a day) ...
Edit again (switch brain on before starting to post, eh): what Bipa said about Sundays. It's a hanging offence to mow the lawn on Sunday.
Can you point me to a couple of URLs with the specific rules written out? I'd like to forward/copy for use with some REALLY annoyingly loud neighbors. Thanks!
Mik Dickinson
Mar 4 2008, 11:24 pm
www.mieterbund.de and search for Rühzeiten
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