Renter’s Advice and Resources

It’s that time of year again. You know: the time of year when your neighbors host loud parties late at night, clutter your halls with tacky decorations, and play obnoxiously festive music.

Dealing with noisy neighbors can be frustrating, especially after multiple complaints with no resolution. This guide outlines the steps you can take if your efforts to address noise disturbances haven’t worked, including how to escalate the issue to your landlord, involve law enforcement, or pursue legal action if necessary.

The past six months have made it more difficult to be a good neighbor than ever before. Social distancing, quarantines, and a healthy dose of panic have most people hibernating and concentrating on as little social interaction as possible. But the day will come when

Filing a complaint about a neighbor can be a delicate process, but knowing the right steps can help resolve the issue effectively. This guide walks you through how to document your concerns, approach your neighbor, and escalate the matter if necessary, ensuring you take the correct actions to address any disturbances or conflicts.

If a neighbor is exhibiting hostile, defiant, or deliberate and targeted harassment, make sure to follow these steps to amicably and safely resolve the situation.

Moving into a new home is always an exciting experience, right?

Retaliating against a noisy, nosy or otherwise annoying neighbors is a bad idea. Neighbor revenge will only make life in your apartment uncomfortable, and you may end up a victim of a crime as a result. You don’t really know who your neighbors are until there’s a conflict, and you don’t want to find out […]

Lots of new homeowners and others are finding out that there’s a lot of value in what a good relationship with a neighbor can do. More and more of us are taking time to get to know those who live near us, developing a community spirit that can enrich those who participate in it on […]

If you’re headed out of town and there’s no one who can collect your mail for you, the USPS (United States Postal Service) offers services that can help ensure safe, timely delivery of your mail without making it obvious that no one’s home to collect it. The next time you’re away from home for a […]