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 Mestská polícia / Polícia SR (159) — not the emergency number. For a pattern, Prenajímateľ / správca bytového domu (spotrebitelskecentrum.sk) — the municipality enforces quiet hours and can fine. In rented buildings, tell the landlord or manager in writing; they must act. Obecný úrad — priestupky offers free neighbour mediation.

Call firstMestská polícia / Polícia SR

Report toPrenajímateľ / správca bytového domu

If that failsObecný úrad — priestupky

🗣️ 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: Mestská polícia / Polícia SRThe non-emergency line; officers can come, warn and fine. Do not use 112 for noise.
A pattern: Prenajímateľ / správca bytového domuThe municipality applies the local quiet-hours rule and can impose fines or, for businesses, conditions.
Mediation: Obecný úrad — priestupkyFree, voluntary, and surprisingly effective when both sides want to keep living there.

📇 All contacts

Mestská polícia / Polícia SRAttends night-time disturbances, can fineWhile the noise is on — 159 municipal, 158 national📞 159 🔗 www.minv.sk/?policia

Prenajímateľ / správca bytového domuObliged to act on house-rule breachesFor repeated noise, with a log🔗 www.spotrebitelskecentrum.sk

Obecný úrad — priestupkyOffences against civic coexistence, noise from businessesWhen the source is not a neighbour, or police did not act🔗 www.slovensko.sk

❓ 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. Prenajímateľ / správca bytového domu 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 Prenajímateľ / správca bytového domu with the address.

📎 Sources

Last checked: 2026-09-26

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