It is soon the month of May and these highly appreciated holidays. But beware, during these leave, there are prohibited activities. And if you do not respect this rule, it may cost you dearly.
If there is a period expected by many, it is May. Already because in general the weather is more lenient, the gardens are flowery and the sun illuminates us longer during the day. Do we not say, according to the famous saying: “In May, do what you like”? The other little pleasure of this period of the year is public holidays. In addition, we are spoiled, because there are 3 days off this year: the 1er May, May 8 and the Ascension Thursday. The latter is, in addition, followed, in June, by Monday of Pentecost.
Many people take the opportunity to take off at the seaside by the sea, in the mountains or to brown the pill in the countryside by placing one more day in order to make the bridge. For others, this is an opportunity to enjoy a good morning, to catch up with TV series or to find friends to simply take advantage. Everyone opts for the formula that suits him and devotes himself to his passion.
And a majority of us take the opportunity to take out our tool kit. According to a Yougov study, 92% of French people like to tinker during their free time. 77% even consider themselves real handymen. These moments OFF can be an opportunity to repaint the wall of the bathroom, that of the bedroom or to redo the joints of the bathtub. And it is also the right time to redo the full nails or screws, because many brands remain open even during the holidays.
On the other hand, do not imagine a single second mounting a piece of furniture, drilling holes or even adding fixings in your home. For all his tasks, you will need a drill or tool making noise, enough to represent a noise nuisance for your neighbors. If they contact the municipal police, you may be fined for an amount of 135 euros. If you repeatedly start on a noisy work on public days, this time, you risk a much more salty fine, up to 450 euros.
This is why we recommend that you favor little sound activities and if you really need to use your drill or other, it is best to get along before your neighbors. They will be able to tell you at what time of the day that does not inconvenience them, by abstaining for example at the time of the nap of the little last or the meal. Thus, you will maintain good relations with them and avoid costly legal proceedings.
