STR guests in unincorporated Mecklenburg County must comply with the county noise ordinance: no plainly audible sound across property lines between 11 PM and 7 AM. Hosts are liable for tenant noise under the nuisance property framework.
Mecklenburg County Noise Ordinance prohibits sound audible more than 50 feet from the source during night hours. Amplified music on decks and pool areas is a common complaint driver. Sheriff's Office enforces, with escalating civil penalties. Hosts should post house rules, install noise monitoring devices, and cap outdoor gatherings. Repeat nuisance citations can trigger property nuisance abatement proceedings under NCGS 19-1.
First offense: warning. Subsequent: 100-500 dollars. Three citations in 12 months may trigger nuisance abatement action.
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