NOISE LEVELS
I am sick and tired of the residents of 217-20 ELSIE Lane thinking that it is acceptable to crank music, and have parties until all hours of the morning. I have now filed 2 complaints with Toronto Police and a complaint with the City. I have also contacted the property manager this morning. Something needs to be done to people that have a lack of consideration for others. Being kept up till 5am on a Tuesday, when 90% of the population must go to work the next day, is beyond inconsiderate. I am fuming mad with the childesh behavior of these residents. If you have been bothered by the school age antics of someone in the complex call 311 and complain to the city. You can also complain to the Toronto Police and email petert@taft-forward.com. I shouldn't have to suffer in my own home, and neither should anyone else, due to a few selfish individuals. I am also meeting with a lawyer this week.
About last night....
Yesterday at 5:25 pm I was arrested & handcuffed by six plainclothes officers in front of a shocked dining room full of loyal regulars during a busy dinner rush. I was charged with a series of local break ins on Bloor St. that involved the theft of alcohol from several establishments. Warrents were executed at my restaurant & my home based on evidence that did not exist. I was eventually released, charges dropped (obviously) & sent home with boxes of evidence they secured! I'm sorry doesnt undo the damage inflicted on my reputation I have worked so hard to achieve. Both my wife & I were subjected to a wrongful detainment, during which incredible lies were told in an effort to drive a wedge between our stories. Come on man!
All know my colourful past. That past comes with a price today. Since my release, Toronto's finest have accused me of crimes I did not commit, with no evidence, on several occasions. This time they actually charged me & caused great damage to both Shelley & I. These are the same cops that ask me to keep my kitchen open late for them!?! Never again boys..... never again.
Boo Radley's
My wife, daughter and I really enjoy the friendly owner and staff, and excellent food and drink at Boo's. We were shocked to hear of this happening to a good neighbour and respected member of the community. We wish you all the best. See you soon!
re: About last night
We are sorry to hear this happened at Boo's - we are regular customers there and have seen no negative effects on the community from this establishment.
On the other note, I live close to a dive bar on Dupont.
Everyday I witness; drug dealers, drunk drivers (coming out of bars)
and prostitutes that hung out around bars.
I have called the police and crime stoppers many times. Nothing has been done.
Police in Toronto seems to have a selective approach to their duties.
We are regular customer and will continue to dine and drink at Boos.
Boo's
Really sorry to hear that Mike!
I hope there's no lasting damage.
Boo's
Sorry to hear that...we were actually on our way into Boos when the officer stopped us and told us the place was closed for the day (not giving us any explanation). I'm glad everything is ok now, and we will continue to come to Boo's for the good food, good beer, and great staff!
Greetings from Wallace Ave!
Peter
re: Noise issues in condos
I have been living with this kind of thing for about a decade now. Condo board, Police, the city, and even news agencies have all been contacted and nothing has changed. 10 years. The condo act needs to be revised to offer real protection for owners. IMO, Repeat offenders should be *EVICTED* for non-compliance. Plain and simple, however, neighbors affected by offensive noise/behavior are often the ones that end up leaving for good instead. Why bother to even have a condo declaration if everybody can ignore it without consequence? Nobody, other than myself and my neighbor directly below me, have lasted for more than a year, unfortunately I don't have 5 million dollars to buy a detached house so what can I do?
20 Elsie lane - unit 217
I filed a complaint with the condominium management.
I will see what they can do.
I think there's a legal
I think there's a legal precedent out there where you can kick condo residents for extreme noise. Yes, a lawyer must be consulted. But why are you using your own lawyer. The condo management should look into this for the condo corp. Why fork out money on your own when this is a condo issue. You pay for condo fees and condo management should be the ones doing the legwork on this.
Involve Condo Board
You should call property management and have them send a notice. If you've documented the noise offences, feel free to threaten them with arbitration. Next time they have a party, have an impartial witness come in to your unit to listen to the noise for reference.
I am sick and tired of the
I am sick and tired of the residents of 217-20 ELSIE Lane thinking that it is acceptable to crank music, and have parties until all hours of the morning. I have now filed 2 complaints with Toronto Police and a complaint with the City. I have also contacted the property manager this morning. Something needs to be done to people that have a lack of consideration for others. Being kept up till 5am on a Tuesday, when 90% of the population must go to work the next day, is beyond inconsiderate. I am fuming mad with the childesh behavior of these residents. If you have been bothered by the school age antics of someone in the complex call 311 and complain to the city. You can also complain to the Toronto Police and email petert@taft-forward.com. I shouldn't have to suffer in my own home, and neither should anyone else, due to a few selfish individuals. I am also meeting with a lawyer this week.
Did it get better?
We live in the same complex and our requests for help to get normal living condo living conditions to the Board and TAFT have fallen on deaf ears. We're going to consult a lawyer too - but if nothing will come of it anyway, maybe we should keep our money in our pockets.