Have you ever experienced living in an apartment with noisy neighbors or on a street with neighbors who seem to be up at all hours? Maybe this has even been you! Today on the blog, we are sharing tips on how to be a great and respectful neighbor to your fellow tenants in your building or fellow residents on your street!
1. Keep the noise down after dark
-It is always respectful to consider your neighbors if you enjoy playing music, having friends over, etc. at night. If you know you are having a special event, the courteous thing is to always let your neighbor know! Make sure these events are not an every day occurrence. Our recommendation would be to limit all loud noise and music by 10pm at the latest, earlier on weekdays!
2. Put your trash in designated areas
-Always be sure to clean up after yourself in common spaces and put any trash in the designated areas! Your rental company should let you know where the trash is located at move in. Do not leave your trash out in the hallway or out back. Remember to always take it directly to the designated area to prevent your neighbors having to experience a bad smell or trash in their way!
3. Don't park in your neighbor's parking space
-If your apartment building or rental property has designated parking spaces, be sure to only park in the spot assigned for you! If you have guests over, make sure they do not park in your neighbor's spot. We suggest communicating with your neighbor if there ever is a time you need to borrow their spot! But remember, if they say no, that is their paid spot and to be respectful of their decision!
4. Don't litter
-Just as it is important to place you trash in designated areas, it is also important to not litter in any areas of the rental property. You should always be cleaning up after yourself in all common areas and especially outside. If you do not clean up after yourself, you could potentially cause future problems for your neighbors such as rodents or bugs.
5. Be kind and have great communication
-The best tip we can give is to always remember to be kind and have great communication with your neighbors. If you show respect to them, they will most likely return that same respect to you! Many times, an issue can be solved with simple communication. If that is not the case, we recommend contacting your rental company for further advice on how to proceed!
We hope these tips will help you have an enjoyable experience with your neighbors at your current or next rental!
