Oh My Apartment

Dating a neighbor can be a very smart move. Your date certainly never has to go far to pick you up. People have been singing the praises of dating those nearby since long before Judy Garland sang its praises in her famous ballad, “The Boy Next Door” in “Meet Me In St. Louis.” Although it can have the potential downfall of many inevitable awkward moments if things don’t work out, the benefits of dating your neighbor far outweigh the risks.…

Annoying neighbors can make an otherwise lovely living situation seem unbearable. Your home ought to be your sanctuary. Take the power back from those who try to mess with it. Whether it’s unwelcome visits or loud music at inappropriate times to the millions of other things neighbors can do to make things difficult, there may be legal action that you can take to get them out of your hair.

The First Step

Gather all the diplomacy you can muster. Your first step…

The art of apartment romance falls somewhere in the lexicon between fire walking and formula one driving. So, for those of us who would just prefer to live life in utter peace and rest, steering clear from neighbor dating is not just a recommendation but a rule that if broken, may be life changing for better or for worse. 

It may be difficult to ignore a love connection. However, how you proceed will most likely change your living style immediately, so it may be…

There is little doubt that noisy upstairs neighbors will give you little peace downstairs. And, if you’re unsure or just don’t know what to do, know that you’re not alone. Solving this major problem may require only minor effort. Here are some solutions for solving your issues quickly and easily.

1. Speak to Your Neighbor Courteously and Respectfully

Every property manager has received numerous calls reporting noise complaints, and noise from an upstairs tenant would probably top their list. Instead of getting mad as your first reaction,…