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.

People are more likely to have disputes with their neighbors than anyone else, and the most common cause of those disputes is noise.

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

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 […]

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 […]