The final straw for them was when theneighborthrew a fit over a favor.
So they decided to take on petty revenge to teach her some manners.
A staggering 35% of respondents reported being irritated by them monthly.
Meanwhile, only 16% are aggravated by their neighbors once a year.
The main reason for complaining about next-door tenants is noise.
In fact, about 1 in 5 homeowners have voiced concerns about their neighbors sound levels.
However, loud gatherings or parties arent the most common culprits.
Whereas, baby boomers cite barking as the most common source of noise among nearby residents.
24.6% are noisy in the middle of the night, and 20% in the afternoon.
Turns out, a lot of people (53%) solved or considered solving this problem by moving.
However, he notes that more often than not, a friendly conversation goes a long way.
Try approaching this conversation in a friendly mannerpolitely and clearly explaining the problem.
Theyll be more open to helping a congenial face than a passive-aggressive one.
Then ask to swap mobile numbers for open communication so any other misunderstandings dont arise.
In most cases, nearby residents will appreciate that you came to them first.
This gives them the chance to do better and saves you time and hassle if it works out.
But when that fails, where to turn to next can be confusing, Harwood says.
If nearby residents frequently cause trouble, it might be a good idea to document their offenses.
Accidental property damage can also be the cause of neighbour disputes.
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