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When you do encounter bad neighbors though, the way you deal with the situation could make all the difference. Keep reading to learn more about how you can turn bad neighbors into best friends, or at the very least, people who don't drive you up the wall. Get to Know Your Neighbors One of the best things you can do, whether you've already found a problem neighbor or you've just moved into a new place, is to get to know your neighbors a little bit. You may not ever become best friends, but being comfortable enough to say hi, talk about a shared interest at the mailbox, or borrow that necessary cup of sugar can be really helpful if a problem ever arises. Knowing your neighbors and being able to talk with them also instills some amount of trust for them that you're a nice, pleasant person, not a negative Nancy that just wants to cause a problem. Start Documenting Problems Early If you've got a neighbor that's playing loud music at midnight, screaming on the phone or having guests over all through the night, you probably shouldn't say anything the first or second time they do it. After all, you don't really know if it's a problem yet, and it could just be an odd party or situation where late nights were called for. What you can do is start documenting when your neighbors are causing you problems. Write down what your neighbor was doing - having a loud party at 3 a.m. on a Tuesday, for example - each time it occurs. That way you'll be armed with some evidence of problematic behavior if you have to take any kind of action. Talk to Your Neighbor Approaching a neighbor who listens to loud music all night or does their own woodworking in their apartment can feel a little bit daunting. You probably just expect the person to be angry and tell you to mind your own business. If you have a good relationship with that neighbor though, they might very well be willing to listen to your complaints. When you do voice your concerns, make sure you mention how what they're doing impacts you, like not allowing you to get enough sleep for an early morning job. Talking to a neighbor won't always work, but at the very least, your neighbor might be more aware of their behavior and attempt to disrupt your life less. Don't Leave Notes A lot of people don't like the idea of confronting bad neighbors, so instead of a face-to-face conversation, they write out a note and slip it under the door. It might seem less confrontational to you, but to the person who gets the note, it's going to seem somewhat passive aggressive. Even worse, a note probably won't get you anywhere. You might even make your neighbor angry enough that they don't listen to any future complaints. Discuss Problems with Other Neighbors Talking to other neighbors isn't gossip - it's a means to an end. If you talk to other neighbors and they all have a problem, your apartment manager or landlord will be more likely to listen. One annoyed tenant isn't nearly as persuasive as five. Complain to Your Landlord Complaining to the landlord makes a lot of people feel like they're running to the teacher when another kid in elementary school is doing something wrong. You're not in elementary school though, and if you've got a neighbor that won't respond to polite requests, you need someone to intervene for the sake of your sanity. Filing a complaint with your landlord may not immediately fix the problem, but it will get their attention. When you talk to the landlord, ask them how they're going to proceed and make sure you contact them when future issues arise. If you have a manager separate from the landlord who lives in the building, letting them know about problems as well can help get them resolved faster. Where you live is up to you, but who you live next to isn't. While you might not wish bad neighbors on your worst enemy, these tips should help you deal with one quickly, efficiently and politely.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to Article](https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/rentalliving\/2016\/07\/tips_for_dealing_with_bad_neig.html#main)\n\nSet weather\n\nBack To Main Menu\n\nClose\n\nQuick Look\n\n\\-\n\nChange your current location »\n\nCurrent![Mostly Sunny](https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/pf\/resources\/images\/common\/weather\/small\/02.png?d=1644) -Mostly Sunny\n\nTonight![Mostly Sunny](https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/pf\/resources\/images\/common\/weather\/small\/02.png?d=1644)Low -Mostly Sunny\n\nTomorrow![Mostly Sunny](https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/pf\/resources\/images\/common\/weather\/small\/02.png?d=1644)High -Mostly Sunny\n\nView full weather report\n\n[![mlive’s Logo](https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/pf\/resources\/images\/mlive\/logos\/logo_main.svg?d=1644)![mlive’s Logo](https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/pf\/resources\/images\/mlive\/logos\/logo_main_sm.svg?d=1644)](https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/)\n\n- [Ann Arbor](https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/ann-arbor)\n- [Flint](https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/flint)\n- [Grand Rapids\/Muskegon](https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/grand-rapids-muskegon)\n- [Jackson](https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/jackson)\n- [Kalamazoo](https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/kalamazoo)\n- [Saginaw\/Bay City](https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/saginaw-bay-city)\n- [All Michigan](https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/michigan)\n\n[Unlimited Digital Access - 50% Off - Sale Ends 9\/30\/25](https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/digitalsubscription\/inline\/)\n\n# Tips For Dealing With Bad Neighbors\n- Updated: Jul. 20, 2016, 10:04 p.m.\n- \\|\n  Published: Jul. 20, 2016, 9:04 p.m.\n\nBy\n\n- [RE Resources Team](https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/staff\/jginsberg\/ \"RE Resources Team\")\n\nA beautiful apartment that you love, in a neighborhood that's just right for you, can easily be turned into a place of annoyance and sleepless nights if you end up with bad neighbors. Unfortunately, there's not much you can do when it comes to choosing who you live next door to.\n\nWhen you do encounter bad neighbors though, the way you deal with the situation could make all the difference. Keep reading to learn more about how you can turn bad neighbors into best friends, or at the very least, people who don't drive you up the wall.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/resizer\/v2\/https%3A%2F%2Fadvancelocal-adapter-image-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fimage.advance.net%2Fhome%2Fadv-media%2Fwidth2048%2Fimg%2Frental_living%2Fphoto%2F2016%2F07%2F20%2Fstressed-woman-covering-her-ears-looking-up-2fcb3d5793c711dc.jpg?auth=cab9227590b764953a14ee321676e9be9bf72e43bcfa5bedb43608dcb1c57bc5&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90)\n\n## Get to Know Your Neighbors\nOne of the best things you can do, whether you've already found a problem neighbor or you've just moved into a new place, is to get to know your neighbors a little bit. You may not ever become best friends, but being comfortable enough to say hi, talk about a shared interest at the mailbox, or borrow that necessary cup of sugar can be really helpful if a problem ever arises.\n\nKnowing your neighbors and being able to talk with them also instills some amount of trust for them that you're a nice, pleasant person, not a negative Nancy that just wants to cause a problem.\n\n## Start Documenting Problems Early\nIf you've got a neighbor that's playing loud music at midnight, screaming on the phone or having guests over all through the night, you probably shouldn't say anything the first or second time they do it. After all, you don't really know if it's a problem yet, and it could just be an odd party or situation where late nights were called for.\n\nWhat you can do is start documenting when your neighbors are causing you problems. Write down what your neighbor was doing - having a loud party at 3 a.m. on a Tuesday, for example - each time it occurs. That way you'll be armed with some evidence of problematic behavior if you have to take any kind of action.\n\n## Talk to Your Neighbor\nApproaching a neighbor who listens to loud music all night or does their own woodworking in their apartment can feel a little bit daunting. You probably just expect the person to be angry and tell you to mind your own business.\n\nIf you have a good relationship with that neighbor though, they might very well be willing to listen to your complaints. When you do voice your concerns, make sure you mention how what they're doing impacts you, like not allowing you to get enough sleep for an early morning job.\n\nTalking to a neighbor won't always work, but at the very least, your neighbor might be more aware of their behavior and attempt to disrupt your life less.\n\n## Don't Leave Notes\nA lot of people don't like the idea of confronting bad neighbors, so instead of a face-to-face conversation, they write out a note and slip it under the door. It might seem less confrontational to you, but to the person who gets the note, it's going to seem somewhat passive aggressive.\n\nEven worse, a note probably won't get you anywhere. You might even make your neighbor angry enough that they don't listen to any future complaints.\n\n## Discuss Problems with Other Neighbors\nTalking to other neighbors isn't gossip - it's a means to an end. If you talk to other neighbors and they all have a problem, your apartment manager or landlord will be more likely to listen.\n\nOne annoyed tenant isn't nearly as persuasive as five.\n\n**Complain to Your Landlord**\n\nComplaining to the landlord makes a lot of people feel like they're running to the teacher when another kid in elementary school is doing something wrong. You're not in elementary school though, and if you've got a neighbor that won't respond to polite requests, you need someone to intervene for the sake of your sanity.\n\nFiling a complaint with your landlord may not immediately fix the problem, but it will get their attention. When you talk to the landlord, ask them how they're going to proceed and make sure you contact them when future issues arise.\n\nIf you have a manager separate from the landlord who lives in the building, letting them know about problems as well can help get them resolved faster.\n\nWhere you live is up to you, but who you live next to isn't. While you might not wish bad neighbors on your worst enemy, these tips should help you deal with one quickly, efficiently and politely.\n\nIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. 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Boilerpipe Text	A beautiful apartment that you love, in a neighborhood that's just right for you, can easily be turned into a place of annoyance and sleepless nights if you end up with bad neighbors. Unfortunately, there's not much you can do when it comes to choosing who you live next door to. When you do encounter bad neighbors though, the way you deal with the situation could make all the difference. Keep reading to learn more about how you can turn bad neighbors into best friends, or at the very least, people who don't drive you up the wall. Get to Know Your Neighbors One of the best things you can do, whether you've already found a problem neighbor or you've just moved into a new place, is to get to know your neighbors a little bit. You may not ever become best friends, but being comfortable enough to say hi, talk about a shared interest at the mailbox, or borrow that necessary cup of sugar can be really helpful if a problem ever arises. Knowing your neighbors and being able to talk with them also instills some amount of trust for them that you're a nice, pleasant person, not a negative Nancy that just wants to cause a problem. Start Documenting Problems Early If you've got a neighbor that's playing loud music at midnight, screaming on the phone or having guests over all through the night, you probably shouldn't say anything the first or second time they do it. After all, you don't really know if it's a problem yet, and it could just be an odd party or situation where late nights were called for. What you can do is start documenting when your neighbors are causing you problems. Write down what your neighbor was doing - having a loud party at 3 a.m. on a Tuesday, for example - each time it occurs. That way you'll be armed with some evidence of problematic behavior if you have to take any kind of action. Talk to Your Neighbor Approaching a neighbor who listens to loud music all night or does their own woodworking in their apartment can feel a little bit daunting. You probably just expect the person to be angry and tell you to mind your own business. If you have a good relationship with that neighbor though, they might very well be willing to listen to your complaints. When you do voice your concerns, make sure you mention how what they're doing impacts you, like not allowing you to get enough sleep for an early morning job. Talking to a neighbor won't always work, but at the very least, your neighbor might be more aware of their behavior and attempt to disrupt your life less. Don't Leave Notes A lot of people don't like the idea of confronting bad neighbors, so instead of a face-to-face conversation, they write out a note and slip it under the door. It might seem less confrontational to you, but to the person who gets the note, it's going to seem somewhat passive aggressive. Even worse, a note probably won't get you anywhere. You might even make your neighbor angry enough that they don't listen to any future complaints. Discuss Problems with Other Neighbors Talking to other neighbors isn't gossip - it's a means to an end. If you talk to other neighbors and they all have a problem, your apartment manager or landlord will be more likely to listen. One annoyed tenant isn't nearly as persuasive as five. Complain to Your Landlord Complaining to the landlord makes a lot of people feel like they're running to the teacher when another kid in elementary school is doing something wrong. You're not in elementary school though, and if you've got a neighbor that won't respond to polite requests, you need someone to intervene for the sake of your sanity. Filing a complaint with your landlord may not immediately fix the problem, but it will get their attention. When you talk to the landlord, ask them how they're going to proceed and make sure you contact them when future issues arise. If you have a manager separate from the landlord who lives in the building, letting them know about problems as well can help get them resolved faster. Where you live is up to you, but who you live next to isn't. While you might not wish bad neighbors on your worst enemy, these tips should help you deal with one quickly, efficiently and politely.
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Unfortunately, there's not much you can do when it comes to choosing who you live next door to. When you do encounter bad neighbors though, the way you deal with the situation could make all the difference. Keep reading to learn more about how you can turn bad neighbors into best friends, or at the very least, people who don't drive you up the wall. ![](https://www.mlive.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fadvancelocal-adapter-image-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fimage.advance.net%2Fhome%2Fadv-media%2Fwidth2048%2Fimg%2Frental_living%2Fphoto%2F2016%2F07%2F20%2Fstressed-woman-covering-her-ears-looking-up-2fcb3d5793c711dc.jpg?auth=cab9227590b764953a14ee321676e9be9bf72e43bcfa5bedb43608dcb1c57bc5&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90) ## Get to Know Your Neighbors One of the best things you can do, whether you've already found a problem neighbor or you've just moved into a new place, is to get to know your neighbors a little bit. You may not ever become best friends, but being comfortable enough to say hi, talk about a shared interest at the mailbox, or borrow that necessary cup of sugar can be really helpful if a problem ever arises. Knowing your neighbors and being able to talk with them also instills some amount of trust for them that you're a nice, pleasant person, not a negative Nancy that just wants to cause a problem. ## Start Documenting Problems Early If you've got a neighbor that's playing loud music at midnight, screaming on the phone or having guests over all through the night, you probably shouldn't say anything the first or second time they do it. After all, you don't really know if it's a problem yet, and it could just be an odd party or situation where late nights were called for. What you can do is start documenting when your neighbors are causing you problems. Write down what your neighbor was doing - having a loud party at 3 a.m. on a Tuesday, for example - each time it occurs. That way you'll be armed with some evidence of problematic behavior if you have to take any kind of action. ## Talk to Your Neighbor Approaching a neighbor who listens to loud music all night or does their own woodworking in their apartment can feel a little bit daunting. You probably just expect the person to be angry and tell you to mind your own business. If you have a good relationship with that neighbor though, they might very well be willing to listen to your complaints. When you do voice your concerns, make sure you mention how what they're doing impacts you, like not allowing you to get enough sleep for an early morning job. Talking to a neighbor won't always work, but at the very least, your neighbor might be more aware of their behavior and attempt to disrupt your life less. ## Don't Leave Notes A lot of people don't like the idea of confronting bad neighbors, so instead of a face-to-face conversation, they write out a note and slip it under the door. It might seem less confrontational to you, but to the person who gets the note, it's going to seem somewhat passive aggressive. Even worse, a note probably won't get you anywhere. You might even make your neighbor angry enough that they don't listen to any future complaints. ## Discuss Problems with Other Neighbors Talking to other neighbors isn't gossip - it's a means to an end. If you talk to other neighbors and they all have a problem, your apartment manager or landlord will be more likely to listen. One annoyed tenant isn't nearly as persuasive as five. Complain to Your Landlord Complaining to the landlord makes a lot of people feel like they're running to the teacher when another kid in elementary school is doing something wrong. You're not in elementary school though, and if you've got a neighbor that won't respond to polite requests, you need someone to intervene for the sake of your sanity. Filing a complaint with your landlord may not immediately fix the problem, but it will get their attention. When you talk to the landlord, ask them how they're going to proceed and make sure you contact them when future issues arise. If you have a manager separate from the landlord who lives in the building, letting them know about problems as well can help get them resolved faster. Where you live is up to you, but who you live next to isn't. While you might not wish bad neighbors on your worst enemy, these tips should help you deal with one quickly, efficiently and politely. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. 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