The neighbours make noise every night — who do I call?

Direct answer

Talk first, once, calmly — it works more often than any authority. If it goes on, keep a noise diary (date, time, what, how long), then: for noise right now at night, the police non-emergency line Rendőrség — 112 (112) — not the emergency number. For a pattern, Főbérlő / közös képviselő (fogyasztovedelem.kormany.hu) — the municipality enforces quiet hours and can fine. In rented buildings, tell the landlord or manager in writing; they must act. Önkormányzat — jegyző offers free neighbour mediation.

Call firstRendőrség — 112

Report toFőbérlő / közös képviselő

If that failsÖnkormányzat — jegyző

🗣️ What to say

"Since [date] there is loud [music/shouting/works] at [address] almost every night between [time] and [time]. I have spoken to them on [date] without result and kept a log. I request that you check and enforce the quiet hours."

🪜 Step by step

One conversationDaytime, calm, specific: which nights, which hours. Many people have no idea how far sound travels.
Keep a diaryDate, time, type, duration, and a short phone recording. Three weeks of entries make a case.
Night, right now: Rendőrség — 112The non-emergency line; officers can come, warn and fine. Do not use 112 for noise.
A pattern: Főbérlő / közös képviselőThe municipality applies the local quiet-hours rule and can impose fines or, for businesses, conditions.
Mediation: Önkormányzat — jegyzőFree, voluntary, and surprisingly effective when both sides want to keep living there.

📇 All contacts

Rendőrség — 112Attends night-time disturbances, can fineWhile the noise is on📞 112 🔗 www.police.hu

Főbérlő / közös képviselőObliged to act on house-rule breachesFor repeated noise, with a log🔗 fogyasztovedelem.kormany.hu

Önkormányzat — jegyzőPossession protection, noise from businesses and constructionWhen the source is not a neighbour, or police did not act🔗 magyarorszag.hu

❓ Frequently asked

What are the quiet hours?

Typically 22:00–07:00 on weekdays, later on weekends, set by municipal by-laws; some countries add an afternoon rest. Főbérlő / közös képviselő publishes the exact hours.

Can I get the neighbour evicted?

Only the landlord can, and only after documented, repeated disturbance despite warnings. Your diary and the police reports are what make that possible.

What about construction noise?

Works have their own hours (usually not at night or on Sundays) and permits; report to Főbérlő / közös képviselő with the address.

📎 Sources

Last checked: 2026-09-26

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