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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Apartment noise is one of those negative aspects of living in an apartment that may not even cross your mind until you’ve already signed the lease and moved into the apartment. However, being unable to sleep or function because of noise can really make apartment life stressful, so it’s important that you consider which types […]

Holiday decorating can be a fun way to participate in the holiday spirit, but if you live in an apartment, it’s important to remember that you’re in close proximity to many neighbors. You should make sure that your decorations don’t disturb your neighbors, as you don’t want to get a complaint from your landlord or […]

For those who are dealing with excessively noisy neighbors, there are things that can be done to take action against residents who are keeping everybody else up at night. Even during the day, some legal remedies may apply to a noisy neighbor situation. Renters and Noise One thing that you can look into when encountering […]

Using a parking garage requires a certain type of etiquette, particularly if the garage is associated with your apartment. Most of the time, leaving a note is more than sufficient etiquette when you encounter problems in the parking garage. Below is an explanation of the times when it is appropriate to leave a note after […]

Unfortunately, when it comes to neighbors and barking dog issues, there’s no strict “manual” on how to successfully handle this kind of scenario. However, there are good guidelines that solve some common hangups that threaten to drive dog barking situations off the rails. Lots of times, having the right strategy helps annoyed and sleep deprived […]