How to get even with a bad neighbor?
A widely-used psychological trick, mirroring your neighbor’s behavior might help them realize their fault and never do things that annoy you again. At the same time, this approach will help you get even with bad neighbors (but only if you’re seeking revenge more than a solution of your neighbor-related problem).
Is there a way to get rid of my Neighbor?
If your neighbors are long-term tenants, chances are good they don’t want to be evicted. If this holds true, it’s likely that your problem will be solved before you even know it. This is probably one of the simplest ways to buy your neighbor out or put a stop to his or her annoying behavior.
Do you have to pay rent to your neighbor?
As you’re the one sending checks to your landlord every month (or paying rent online), your comfort should be their concern as well. Informing annoying neighbors on your willingness to contact their landlord or local precinct can sometimes make wonders.
Is it bad to go to war with a bad neighbor?
Entering into a war with a bad neighbor might take you down the wrong path and cost you a lot of healthy nerves. That’s why you should always start with a friendly approach and only refer to drastic measures when nothing else seems to be working.
Heck, when we were younger, when our parents were away, we were the bad neighbors. And revenge requires that certain steps are first taken before the ‘getting even action’ begins. — document everything in a journal, make notes of dates, times, events, everything, leave nothing out and write down your entries on the day they happen
What kind of neighbors do you not like?
Who they are: Sad but true, some neighbors are not worth getting to know well. Maybe their overall demeanor raises red flags or makes you feel unsafe. Perhaps you hear a lot of angry yelling in the middle of the night. Maybe they are perfectly nice but have an alarming menagerie of exotic animals.
What should you do if your neighbor doesn’t take the hint?
If your neighbor doesn’t take the hint, it wouldn’t hurt to have a direct talk and to politely ask for privacy when needed. Apartment dwelling puts you in close proximity with the people on the other side of your walls. Who they are: Who aren’t they?
When to call the police on a neighbor?
Of course, if the neighbor makes clear transgressions and threats against you, it is time to call the police. To avoid dangerous neighbors in the first place, it pays to do some research into a neighborhood before you choose to live there. Visit the neighborhood, speak to residents and read threads about your neighborhood on sites like Nextdoor.