Users' questions

What to do if a neighbor makes you feel unsafe?

What to do if a neighbor makes you feel unsafe?

Call the Police If the Neighbor Is Placing You in Danger In a situation where you have reasonable, immediate fear of your neighbor, particularly if the person makes physical threats or engages in any actual violence or property damage, gather any evidence you have of the issues and call the police.

How do you annoy your neighbors over you?

10 Ways to Annoy Your Upstairs Neighbors Into Being Quieter

  1. Cook Something Smelly.
  2. Prank Call Them.
  3. Oil up Their Doorknob.
  4. Sign Them up for Junk Mail.
  5. Knock On Their Door at Odd Hours.
  6. Put Speakers up Against the Ceilings.
  7. Hit the Ceiling With a Cane or a Broom.
  8. Tap the Radiator Pipes With a Metal Spoon.

What are some signs of a creepy neighbor?

10 Signs You’re An Annoying Neighbor

  • Your Halloween decorations are still up.
  • You blast really annoying music with the windows open all the time.
  • You are more dramatic than all the Real Housewives put together.
  • You always call the cops.
  • You never close your blinds.
  • You are just a straight-up drama queen.

Who are the Bad Neighbors in your neighborhood?

So a bad neighbor is anyone who lives next door (or next floor) and gets on your nerves regularly by doing something that’s not particularly illegal but exceptionally annoying. If it becomes uncomfortable for you to stay at home, chances are good it’s a bad neighbor to blame.

What happens if you post something that annoys your neighbor?

Over-posting means repeatedly posting about the same topic or about items for sale, in a way that annoys your neighbors. Over-posting may result in suspension of one’s posting privileges. If someone is over-posting, you may report their content or mute them so that you no longer see their posts.

Do you have to be a good neighbor?

To live in a great neighborhood — and enjoy all the comforts that come with being part of a tightknit community — you have to be a good neighbor yourself. There’s certainly no shortage of examples of bad neighbors in TV shows and films (think Homer Simpson or any neighbor from “Desperate Housewives”).

Is it rude to not acknowledge your neighbor?

It’s rude to not acknowledge your neighbor, says Bonnie Tsai, founder and director of Beyond Etiquette. “This makes you seem arrogant or uncaring,” she explains. And it doesn’t take much effort to give someone a polite nod, a wave, or exchange a few brief pleasantries. Make sure you know these 10 things your neighbors won’t tell you.

So a bad neighbor is anyone who lives next door (or next floor) and gets on your nerves regularly by doing something that’s not particularly illegal but exceptionally annoying. If it becomes uncomfortable for you to stay at home, chances are good it’s a bad neighbor to blame.

Is the neighbor from Hell a social issue?

Call it a social issue on steroids, says Bob Borzotta, author of “Neighbors From Hell: Managing Today’s Brand of Conflict Close to Home.” Neighbor disputes have become a major problem in the last two decades, and people’s ways of making others miserable in their own homes can be practically sadistic.

Can you put up a sign about your neighbor?

Putting signs about your neighbor generally cannot get you in trouble with the law. Still, this depends on the situation and what kind of signs you’re putting up. For instance, you’ll want to put up a sign that doesn’t name names but somehow provides a hint that it’s about your next-door neighbor.

What to do about Bad Neighbors when buying a house?

Say “hello” and meet the neighbors when walking down the street. Hire an experienced Realtor who knows the area and can let you know about the types of people who live on the street. Look for other “For Sale” signs. If it appears as though half the street is looking to move away, you should ask yourself “why” before purchasing a home in the area.