Neighbors

There are many ways to get to know your neighbors. Simple profiling will help determine the best approach.

1. Talk to Them at the Mailbox

Tenants often look through their mail in the mailbox area. If you are doing the same this is a perfect time to start small talk about the weather or a current news story. Here you will be able to know if this neighbor is someone you may want to get to know further. People can be on…

If you are a renter who likes to practice music in a housing community that’s not used to the kind of noise that goes along with regular jam sessions, it might be difficult to keep the peace around your building, regardless of your efforts to be a good neighbor. However, for most musicians, there are some ways to limit the kind of controversy that goes along with musical instruments in a shared setting. Here are some ways to make sure…

Lots of neighborhoods have a neighborhood watch program to keep tabs on activity within the local area and cut down on the risks of burglaries, etc. When it comes to putting together one of these programs, experienced neighborhood watch program starters will tell you there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. Some basic tips will help get a neighborhood watch program started up on your street.

1. Look Up All Applicable Local Laws

Local governments often have ordinances…

The Federal Fair Housing Act imposes handicap access requirements for residential buildings, including rental units. Many states have also passed legislation with its own requirements. Your landlord may have to comply with the federal requirements, depending on the type of apartment and the number of rental units in your building. This article will discuss the minimum requirements according to the Act.

Accessible Building Entrance

There has to be at least one entrance to the building on an accessible route. The route has…

When considering whether to move into old apartments or new apartments, you may be wondering which is quieter. This may be especially important to you if you’re moving into a crowded or noisy area, if you have difficult sleeping with noisy neighbors or if you generally enjoy peace and quiet.

When Older Apartments Are Quieter

The fact is, there’s no universal answer when it comes to determining if old apartments or new apartments are the quieter choice. However, you can use a…