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How do you deal with an obsessive neighbor?
How to handle bad neighbors
- Call ahead and pick a time to talk.
- Meet on the sidewalk or on the property line.
- Don’t accuse; let them know how the problem bothers you and suggest ways to solve it together.
- If that doesn’t work, check out local noise and disturbance ordinances and write a personal letter.
What can you do about a scary neighbor?
Call the Police If the Neighbor Is Placing You in Danger In a situation where you have reasonable, immediate fear of your neighbor, particularly if the person makes physical threats or engages in any actual violence or property damage, gather any evidence you have of the issues and call the police.
What to do if your neighbor keeps knocking at your door?
Your neighbor may have grown up in a time or culture where we just pop by for tea and a good gossip, but that doesn’t mean you have to virtually time travel to that place to make it possible for her. If you do answer the next time she knocks, open the door a mere sliver to see who it is.
What should you do if you have a problem with your neighbor?
Keep proof of all your interactions with your neighbor. You can write it down, have a voice recording, or install a CCTV camera for a more solid evidence. This proof can be taken to the station as you converse with the police, as in point #2. This may be the last resort but some people with neighbor problems will find it easier if they move out.
Why does my Neighbor keep calling the police on Me?
Why does my neighbor keep calling the police on me for no reason? If your neighbor repeatedly calls the police on you for no legitimate reason, the first thing you might want to do is try talking to that neighbor to discuss any issues he or she may have with you.
What to do if the person next door is dangerous?
If you’re sure the person next door is involved in illegal business or is a psycho whose behavior might pose a threat to your health, report the problem to police and move out from your current place of residence as fast as possible. On a Final Note In some cases, neighbors might be the real nightmare next door.