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.
On the subject of courtesy, apartment life can be much more enjoyable for everyone in the building when you foster a solid relationship with the neighbors. If you have an issue, it's best to try and discuss with the offending party in a calm, reasonable manner. Not everyone is going to be receptive to this tactic, but at least you can't be faulted in that case.
Parties can be fun, but if they get out of hand, they can cause a lot of problems. As a renter, you assume responsibility for the actions of your guests should decide to throw a party in your unit. It pays to be a responsible host and make sure the party doesn't disturb or offend the other tenants.
If you work an odd schedule, such as a night shift, and sleep during the day, you should be aware that it can be hard adjusting to life in an apartment. If you sleep during the day, you will likely be exposed to much more noise than while trying to get some shuteye, since the other renters will likely assume that everyone sleeps at around the same time.
Telling the other tenants about your schedule might help, but you can't expect them to go out of their way to accommodate you. They'll likely do their loudest activities when most of the other tenants are awake or out of the apartment. Unfortunately for night-workers, that time is often when they'll be sleeping.
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.
On the subject of courtesy, apartment life can be much more enjoyable for everyone in the building when you foster a solid relationship with the neighbors. If you have an issue, it's best to try and discuss with the offending party in a calm, reasonable manner. Not everyone is going to be receptive to this tactic, but at least you can't be faulted in that case.
Parties can be fun, but if they get out of hand, they can cause a lot of problems. As a renter, you assume responsibility for the actions of your guests should decide to throw a party in your unit. It pays to be a responsible host and make sure the party doesn't disturb or offend the other tenants.
If you work an odd schedule, such as a night shift, and sleep during the day, you should be aware that it can be hard adjusting to life in an apartment. If you sleep during the day, you will likely be exposed to much more noise than while trying to get some shuteye, since the other renters will likely assume that everyone sleeps at around the same time.
Telling the other tenants about your schedule might help, but you can't expect them to go out of their way to accommodate you. They'll likely do their loudest activities when most of the other tenants are awake or out of the apartment. Unfortunately for night-workers, that time is often when they'll be sleeping.
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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