When it comes to sound insulation of homes, the legislation is clear. It is possible to force an owner to soundproof their home in a single, very specific situation. You will only be able to force your landlord to insulate your apartment if noise pollution is directly linked to the deterioration of the acoustic insulation of the accommodation, and this, in the context of a co-ownership.
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What are the duties of a co-owner in terms of sound insulation?
A co-owner who carries out work deteriorating the sound insulation of his or her home is responsible towards the other co-owners. An abnormal neighborhood disturbance can, in fact, result from work carried out in one’s own home, for example the replacement of a carpet with tiles. If work is carried out without respecting the co-ownership regulations or if it significantly degrades the acoustic characteristics of the building, the co-owner may be forced to go back. For example, he will have to remove his new tiling and replace it with a less noisy material or carry out new soundproofing work to restore satisfactory acoustic insulation.
Should an owner carry out soundproofing work for his tenant?
In the event of noise pollution due to a noisy neighborhood, tenants cannot demand that their landlord soundproof their accommodation, because this obligation is not part of the decency criteria imposed on owners when renting a property. Additionally, if a tenant undertakes modifications such as changing flooring, the responsibility for soundproofing falls on the tenant themselves, not the landlord.
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