Noise Nuisance – Summer 2026

Dear Owner,

I am writing to you at the start of the summer season as that is when most of our problems occur in relation to noise and other nuisances created by outsiders living in properties around us.

May I remind every owner that load noise or music outside is not permitted at all and especially after 12 midnight and until 8am the next day. Between 3pm and 5pm is the designated siesta time and any noise is also especially not permitted during those hours as we are a quiet residential area and have all agreed we would all like to keep it that way.

The local laws abut this are published here

We particularly ask owners who rent out their properties to holidaymakers that they ensure they are fully aware of the rules and agree to abide by them. The failure to do so in certain properties has been the cause of much upset and distress for many neighbours in previous years.

This is also a reminder that antisocial behaviour must first be notified to the person concerned and if it doesn’t stop it must be reported to the police who will act according to what has occurred.

If the property is let through Airbnb, they have a comprehensive set of guidance for owners and how they should manage their properties to avoid difficulties. They also have a complaints process that can be used by neighbours to report nuisances. Check this link here for guidance and help for neighbours https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/3290

Alternatively, if there is a letting agent, it can be reported to them to take action to stop the nuisance.

Affected owners can also report incidents to me and I will contact the property owner concerned to alert them to the issue and ask them to stop the nuisance.

Finally, we agreed at the last AGM that we would collect information about all complaints relating to properties with a view to taking concerted action against the owner. For that purpose, we have devised a form on the website HERE which should be used after all other action has been taken to resolve the situation.

Hopefully we’ll all have a peaceful summer!

Regards,

Margaret
President Comunidad Pinosol