AZE.US
Residents of the Zykh settlement in Baku say a daily rental summer house in their neighborhood has turned into a constant source of noise, disorder and safety concerns.
According to Baku TV, the complaints come from residents of the 43rd block area in Zykh. Locals say the house is rented out to different groups almost every day during the summer season, and the behavior of some guests has made life difficult for nearby families.
Residents claim the renters play loud music, shout late into the night, use the swimming pool and then walk around the street nearly naked. They say children live and play in the area, making the situation especially disturbing for families.
“We have no peace, day or night. There is constant noise, shouting and music. We contacted the owner, but he does not answer the phone,” one resident told Baku TV.
Another resident said the problem happens repeatedly because new renters arrive almost every day.
“Every day someone new comes. We knock on the gate and ask them to lower the noise. They say the owner told them they can do whatever they want,” the resident said.
Neighbors also complained that some visitors drive too fast through the narrow residential streets, where children often play because there is no separate park or playground nearby.
“There are children here. Cars drive so fast that it is scary to watch,” residents said.
Baku TV said it contacted the owner of the house, but the person declined to comment.
Legal experts note that rest and entertainment do not give anyone the right to disturb neighbors. Under Article 521 of Azerbaijan’s Code of Administrative Offenses, making noise in apartments, residential buildings, courtyards, streets, recreation areas and other public places between midnight and 7 a.m. can lead to administrative penalties.
Individuals may be fined from 150 to 300 manats ($88 to $176), while officials may face fines from 2,000 to 2,500 manats ($1,176 to $1,471).
The case highlights a broader summer problem in Baku’s suburban areas, where some private houses are rented out for short-term parties, creating tension between property owners, guests and permanent residents.
For neighbors, the issue is simple: a rented summer house should not turn a quiet residential street into a nightclub.
AZE.US