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I never like confrontation

As I have mentioned previously, I live in a block of units and my common wall neighbour is from India.
For the previous 6 months he has been playing the drums. The kind that are played with the hands. Tabla.
This is very annoying as he plays them for at least 2 hours at night, sometimes 3 hours.
Tonight I am asleep at 9.30, I rise for work at 5am. He starts playing the drums and wakes me up.
I finally said to myself, "This is not on" so I went and knocked on his door, he did not hear me so I bang on his window.
He comes to the door and I say that I have put up with his nightly drumming for 6 months but I have had enough.
(Condensed version) - "You live in a block of units surrounded by neighbours. You never hear anything from them. Show some respect for your neighbours"
He said, "I understand, sorry, sorry, sorry."
I go back to bed and relate my story here.
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KiwiBird · 36-40, F
So has the drumming stopped?
Do you own or rent?
Talk to the rental agent or owner.
Check out the rules of the strata or body corporate.
You have a right to peace and quiet.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@KiwiBird He stopped drumming
I am renting, as is he. I will only go to the agent if he continues to play the drums at night.
The lease states that every tenant has the right to peaceful enjoyment of their environment.
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
@Gusman Sounds like a good result. You put up with this for six months? Why? Sounds like it could have been resolved much earlier if you had just had this conversation.

Anyway I hope peaceful nights endure.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@KiwiBird This is the first time he has started so late. Usually he starts at around 6pm.
Plus he woke me up.