Woman ‘politely’ asks neighbors to turn down their music. They refuse—so she takes matters into her own hands
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Sometimes, polite requests turn into demands, which can result in awkward situations. But one woman managed to avoid calling a non-emergency line on her neighbors with a simple yet decidedly mischievous ploy.
Jemma Maria (@jemmmamaria) posted a video that has received more than 7.2 million views. In it, she passively stopped a party her neighbors were throwing that was disturbing her. How did she do it? By shutting off their power.
Jemma Maria's ploy
Jemma Maria wrote in her video's on-screen text that she “asked them to turn it down politely.” But apparently, that didn't go the way the content creator planned. So she captured a video of herself — clad in pajamas — walking to her neighbor's breaker box to shut off their power. The woman clarified that she only cut off her neighbor's power and nothing else inside their home.
As soon as Jemma Maria shut off the power, her neighbors audibly screamed. The party was effectively over within moments.
What did viewers say?
Most viewers sided with Jemma Maria and said that turning off her neighbor's power was appropriate, especially considering how loud her neighbor's party sounded. In Jemma Maria's video, an LMFAO song was playing, which was clear even from outside her neighbor's home. In addition, the content creator's phone captured the sound of her neighbor's hooting and hollering.
It's unclear what time it was when Jemma Maria turned off the power, but one commenter said, “Yeah that noise isn't necessary at any time of day tbh. I have zero time for inconsiderate people.”
Others, however, argued that shutting her neighbor's power off wasn't warranted.
“May be fun but technically illegal,” one viewer said.
Another added, “they're both wrong bc so is being overly loud past quiet hours.”
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When is it customary to stop a party?
Generally, neighbors can't prevent each other from throwing parties. But there are specific standards or courtesies that most homeowners and renters follow.
For party throwers, Open for Homes recommends informing neighbors about a potential gathering in advance. The website advises: “Schedule noisy activities earlier in the evening to respect quiet hours.” It also recommends limiting the guest list to prevent overcrowding and setting an ambiance that doesn't disturb neighbors.
On the flipside, annoyed renters or homeowners can raise an issue legally if their neighbors are too loud rather than shutting off their power. Most neighborhoods and cities have individual noise rules and regulations, as “noise regulation belongs primarily to state and local governments.” Some cities have decibel limits during the day, with lower limits at night to prevent excessive noise. Others have broader standards.
Generally, LegalClarity advises renters or homeowners to contact their landlord, HOA, or any relevant party regarding noise-related issues. Shutting off a neighbor's power, while generally supported by Jemma Maria's commenters, could escalate a conflict and lead to broader legal issues. In the event that there isn't a relevant individual or group to report a noise complaint to, homeowners can call their city's non-emergency police line.
Buzz News reached out to Jemma Maria via TikTok direct message for comment.
