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Neighbors

My Neighbor’s TV Is too Loud – What Do I Do?

Lisa Bernstein

 · Oct 16, 2009

Have you ever heard sound wafting into your apartment and thought: “my neighbor has their TV’s volume turned up too loud. Now what?” This common scenario can be annoying and not always easy to fix. By keeping a level head and asserting your rights, you may be able to successfully combat this all-too-familiar problem. Evaluating the Problem […]

In an ideal apartment situation, neighbor complaints are rare if not nonexistent. However, it’s a fact of life that people tend not to see eye to eye at times and disagreements arise. If you’ve found yourself with a complaint from a neighbor, take the following steps to keep the situation from escalating. Step One: Hear […]

Rachael Weiner

 · Oct 15, 2009

The three big areas of neighbor law that you need to know in order to defend yourself in case there’s a dispute are: tree laws, fence laws and noise laws. No one likes to fight with their neighbors, but disputes do arise with one or more neighbors threatening a lawsuit. If you’re wondering about your […]

Staff Writer

 · Oct 14, 2009

Have you ever wished that you could turn problem neighbors into good neighbors? Changing them to suit your tastes may seem like a fantasy; but while there are no guarantees, it won’t hurt to attempt to make your wish a reality. Step 1. Identifying the Problem Before doing anything, you must first understand the nature of the problem. […]

Lisa Bernstein

 · Oct 12, 2009

Stealing wifi, or wireless Internet, from your neighbors is a terrible idea on many different levels. First and foremost, it’s dishonest. You’re pilfering a service from someone who is legally paying for it, no different than pirating television cable or stealing someone’s newspaper. Just because they don’t have their network encrypted doesn’t mean they’ve issued […]

Jordan Gaither

 · Oct 7, 2009

When you’re a new tenant, you might be oblivious to the unwritten rules of apartment elevator etiquette. No one is going to come out and tell you these rules. You’re expected to know how to treat others when using the elevator. Here are a few things you ought to know. Don’t Make Any Calls Don’t […]

Staff Writer

 · Oct 5, 2009

A good neighbor is hard to come by. But, by being one yourself, you can increase the odds that your neighbor will be one too. This is particularly true when it comes to sharing common areas in your apartment complex. Common Areas Any part of your apartment complex that you share with neighbors is considered […]

Lisa Bernstein

 · Oct 2, 2009

Dating neighbors is fairly common and often just plain fun. Here’s some advice to keep it fun, and keep it amicable in the event it doesn’t work out. Consider Keeping It a Fun Flirtation If you are a person who has bad breakups, or who has a hard time dealing with ex’s, consider keeping the […]

Staff Writer

 · Sep 30, 2009

Many people end up in romantic relationships with neighbors. When that romance fades and you are contemplating a breakup, it’s especially important to end it amicably so your home neighborhood doesn’t become tense and uncomfortable.  Put the Wrongs Behind You To prepare yourself for the breakup conversation, clear your mind of any bad history. He […]

Staff Writer

 · Sep 25, 2009

Loud neighbors are a fact of life for apartment dwellers. Living in close proximity to others includes hearing your neighbors’ activities. Judgment must be used to determine whether noise falls within the expected sounds of daily life or represents excessive noise, which infringes on your rights. Sounds of Daily Living Certain types of sound are […]

Lisa Bernstein

 · Sep 21, 2009