Renter’s Advice and Resources
Noisy Neighbors: What to Do After Multiple Complaints
· Nov 5, 2020
People are more likely to have disputes with their neighbors than anyone else, and the most common cause of those disputes is noise.
When you hear your next door neighbors yelling or causing some sort of commotion on a regular basis, it can be hard to know what to do.
· Dec 12, 2019
At its best, living in an apartment is like always having family nearby to help you move a couch, lend you a cup of sugar, or water your plants when you’re on vacation. At its worst, it’s like always having strangers around you who don’t seem to care anything about your peace of mind and […]
· Nov 21, 2019
Owning a house used to be one of the first steps on the path to the American dream. But with market prices rising all over the country and no relief in sight, that concept seems to be rapidly changing. A recent report by the Pew Research Center even found that more U.S. households are headed […]
· Mar 6, 2018
While the concept of “being neighborly” is one that most neighbors seem to grasp and achieve, tiffs can sometimes flare up when you’re living in close quarters (particularly in apartments where you have to share walls). Arguments can arise over anything: from noise levels to dogs barking to stolen parking spaces. Whatever the argument is […]
· Dec 7, 2017
Whether a landlord or a neighbor yourself, you may at some time or another be called upon to mediate neighbor disputes. As a neutral third party, you can find a mutually-acceptable solution to a problem without the involvement of the police. This can result in a happier living situation for you and all other residents. […]
· Feb 17, 2011