maybe the previous owners tried the retaliatory approach and they just got their backs up and didn't cooperate. it's a whole new day. figure out what you'd like.....quiet after 9pm, 10pm on most nights (remember you may want to entertain and may go beyond that time too) letting you know when they are having a group over so you're prepared? and you do the same? try being a little self deprecating...."we old folks need our sleep" keep it light. then invite them to dinner. should you have to do this? no. but you can only control your actions and by allowing them to amend their ways will probably be more successful than forcing them. who knows, you may become fast friends.
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