As it seems to be the case with everything in life, there are upsides and downsides to living in a rented apartment. Of the potential issues a renter will face, one of the most likely will be an incidence of a dispute with a neighbor. While issues with neighbors in neighborhoods with houses aren't exactly uncommon, living in the close proximity of an apartment complex can have a tendency to build tension faster. If you've never lived in an apartment or condo before, what are some issues you should be prepared to face?
With units built side-by-side, the sounds from the other tenants' units will carry more readily through the walls and into your unit. You may have to deal with overhearing music, TV, conversations and arguments. On the other side of the issue, your neighbors may have something to say about the noise in your apartment. It pays to follow the golden rule: "Treat others as you wish to be treated". Doing your part to be courteous to your neighbors, especially early in the morning or late at night, can do much to foster positive relations with the other tenants.
While we're talking about courtesy, developing positive relations with your fellow renters can pay off in the long run. Most minor issues can be calmly addressed by discussing the issue with the neighbor. Trying to stay on positive terms with the neighbors can do much to make the complex a pleasant place to live. But certain people won't be reasoned with. At least if you do your part to be kind, you're not at fault.
If you choose to host parties in your apartment, it is the responsibility of the renter to keep the actions of the guests in check. The host should do his part to make sure the party doesn't upset the neighbors, or make them uncomfortable.
Some people work odd hours, having to adjust their schedule to sleep during the day. If you are one of these people, you're probably aware of the challenges, which can be compounded in the more contained ecosystem of the apartment complex. In closer proximity, you'll likely have to deal with more noise.
You could try talking to your neighbors, and telling them about your schedule, but it's not exactly reasonable to expect them to bend over backwards and change their lifestyle for you. They have to be courteous to the other tenants, after all, so they'll likely do their loudest actions at the times when most of the other residents aren't trying to sleep.
That means you will probably be the one that has to adapt to the situation. You could probably invest in earplugs, or a machine to generate white noise to drown out noise pollution. Additionally, so that neighbors don't have reason to complain about you, it would be wise to avoid being overly noisy at the hours when the majority of people sleep. Doing your part to be courteous to other apartment residents can make the entire thing more livable for everyone.
With units built side-by-side, the sounds from the other tenants' units will carry more readily through the walls and into your unit. You may have to deal with overhearing music, TV, conversations and arguments. On the other side of the issue, your neighbors may have something to say about the noise in your apartment. It pays to follow the golden rule: "Treat others as you wish to be treated". Doing your part to be courteous to your neighbors, especially early in the morning or late at night, can do much to foster positive relations with the other tenants.
While we're talking about courtesy, developing positive relations with your fellow renters can pay off in the long run. Most minor issues can be calmly addressed by discussing the issue with the neighbor. Trying to stay on positive terms with the neighbors can do much to make the complex a pleasant place to live. But certain people won't be reasoned with. At least if you do your part to be kind, you're not at fault.
If you choose to host parties in your apartment, it is the responsibility of the renter to keep the actions of the guests in check. The host should do his part to make sure the party doesn't upset the neighbors, or make them uncomfortable.
Some people work odd hours, having to adjust their schedule to sleep during the day. If you are one of these people, you're probably aware of the challenges, which can be compounded in the more contained ecosystem of the apartment complex. In closer proximity, you'll likely have to deal with more noise.
You could try talking to your neighbors, and telling them about your schedule, but it's not exactly reasonable to expect them to bend over backwards and change their lifestyle for you. They have to be courteous to the other tenants, after all, so they'll likely do their loudest actions at the times when most of the other residents aren't trying to sleep.
That means you will probably be the one that has to adapt to the situation. You could probably invest in earplugs, or a machine to generate white noise to drown out noise pollution. Additionally, so that neighbors don't have reason to complain about you, it would be wise to avoid being overly noisy at the hours when the majority of people sleep. Doing your part to be courteous to other apartment residents can make the entire thing more livable for everyone.
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