Cedars,

I am so sorry that you're going through this. Rude neighbors really grate on my nerves. When hubby was in the navy, the downstairs neighbors bass was so high, that it actually made my lamps vibrate off of my tables. They felt that since he outranked my husband there was nothing we could do. There is suck a law as disturbing the peace.

I must compliment you on how well you're dealing with the situation. I'd be calling the police every time. You've been pleasant, you shouldn't have to walk around in your own home with earplugs!!!

Do you share a land lord? I would make one more attempt at pleasantry. I'd leave a note on their door, or make a point of seeing them in the hall and saying "I'm sorry, your music still bothers me could you please turn it down. I really don't want to resort to calling the landlord or the police, but you're leaving me no choice."

Good luck. Again, I'm so sorry that you're dealing with selfish people that have no manners.