Noisy neighbour, playing guitar, drums etc!

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So I recently visited a mate, as he moved into his new flat just before the covid 19 lockdown and over the weekend, was the first time I went to see him.

Most of the time we would talk on the phone, I could hear some music in the background and I was really surprised that he now listens to any kind of music. I visit him and it turns out the chap next door to his flat, plays music in the house. Not sure if the lad is a musician but oh my word, you can hear him banging away on the drums, singing and playing the guitar and it's supper loud.

I offered to go and have a chat with the chap but my mate refused. He's too peaceful, which I understand. Now just wanted to findout your opinions, is playing loud music like acceptable in residential setups and if not, what options does my mate have as he doesn't want to confront the chap himself but he would rather use the law to deal with this?. The chap is only skinny and he's not worried about fighting him or anything, he just wants to keep the peace with his neighbours.
 
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Don't assume your mate is introvert? I have a couple of friends like that who would rather take a loss than be confrontational about it. Each to their own i guess.

Anyways do they have a building manager or do you know if it is being rented out. You can speak to the landlord or letting agent directly if you know them. Some tenancy contracts state noise must be kept at a minimum (definitely no drums ) during late evening to morning hours (8pm to 8am for example)
It's all private flats, and my mate has no idea who owns the flat. To be fair though, he often plays the drums and guitar between 11am and 6pm, on and off.
 
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