Stop All the Racket! What Are Your Rights Regarding Construction?
During August, it seems like there’s construction everywhere. No matter where you look, dozens of neon orange cones and workers in high-visibility vests! That’s because August is a busy part of “construction season” in most of the country. You’ll experience commuter detours, loud and jarring noises, and even damaged property!
permitted hours, you have the right to file a complaint with your local police department. For Renters You have limited options as a renter. If construction occurs, you can check your lease or bylaws to see what hours construction can take place. If you have noisy neighbors who like to renovate their apartment, you can call your police department’s non-emergency line if they are making loud noises during quiet hours and file a complaint with your landlord. Construction can be an inconvenience. Therefore, if you continue to hear noises from your neighbors or construction workers, you can file a noise complaint through your police department’s non-emergency line. However, if your property is damaged because of construction, you have every right to hold the at-fault party responsible and sue. If you have any questions about your rights as a homeowner or renter, please contact a lawyer today for more information.
But do you have any legal rights when it comes to construction? Can you sue if it becomes too disruptive or causes you to lose sleep? So, whether you have a neighbor who loves DIY projects or if you’re experiencing frequent construction in your area, here’s what you need to know. For Homeowners Whether your neighbors are building a back deck or renovating their garage, they must perform these activities in a way that doesn’t obstruct or disturb you and your property. Having an open line of communication is vital. You can talk to your neighbor about the noise and ask if they can work during certain times of the day or tell you when there will be loud noises. Additionally, cities and neighborhoods have ordinances that explain when you can make loud noises and when “quiet hours” are in effect. So, if your neighbor or nearby construction is making excessive noises outside the
They can guide you in the right direction when attempting to resolve these issues.
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How Medical Alert Systems Work
Medical emergencies don’t wait for the right moment and often happen at inconvenient times and in inopportune places. The most frightening outcomes can occur when you can’t speak for yourself or count on others to see your distress. August is MedicAlert Awareness Month, which aims to educate people about the devices that can keep them safer in emergencies. The terminology around medical alert jewelry and systems can be confusing, and we want to demystify the various options. Once you better understand your choices, you can determine whether you or your family would appreciate the peace of mind they offer. Medical ID Bracelet Personalized jewelry that contains the wearer’s medical conditions and needs has been around for decades. They alert any medical personnel or bystanders to crucial
information they’ll need to help someone in medical distress. (People sometimes call them “medical alerts,” causing confusion.) Doctors recommend them to patients with certain conditions, and they are helpful for people who have epilepsy, allergies, or complex or unusual medical needs. At-Home Medical Alert Monitoring You’re most likely familiar with medical alert systems from the “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up” commercials from the 1990s. But while advertising made them a punchline, the devices can save lives and are helpful to people of various ages and health statuses. At-home systems have a wearable button the user can press in an emergency, and it will connect to 911 or a designated family member. They are best for people who live alone, have health concerns, and/or spend little time outside of the home.
Mobile Medical Alert Systems The latest and greatest medical alert
systems employ GPS technology to keep users connected and monitored wherever they go. However, they require a subscription service to use. In an emergency, the device will connect to a monitoring service, which responds according to the user’s needs. Some devices also have fall detection features, which allow them to help someone who may be unconscious. They provide users with security if they cannot speak for themselves or their medical emergency occurs in a public place without witnesses. Anyone who is vulnerable to medical emergencies, living alone, and/or prone to falling should strongly consider a medical alert system. In addition to providing you and your family peace of mind, one could make a lifesaving difference in a crisis.
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