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4 Reasons Your Condo Neighbours Hate You

Clean T.O: 4 Reasons Your Condo Neighbours Hate You – Maid4Condos
October 6, 2017

Clean T.O: 4 Reasons Your Condo Neighbours Hate You – Maid4Condos

 

Do you want to find out why your condo neighbours hate you? While you’re complaining about your neighbor’s being obnoxious, you might also be the culprit of un-neighborly behavior!

Without realizing it, our lifestyles can impact those around us, especially when it comes to condo living. With that said, read on to find out if you’re guilty of living one of these 4 lifestyles that might be driving your condo neighbours up the walls.

 

Clean T.O 4 Reasons Your Condo Neighbours Hate You Picture Of Hat
Clean T.O 4 Reasons Your Condo Neighbours Hate You Picture of Hat

 

You may have been having problems with your condo neighbour for a while, or you may be meeting a fresh face. At the end of the day, it seems that people aren’t dealing with these problems as effectively as they could be. Ultimately, good relationships rest on being able to identify the problem and the ways of resolve it. Who knows, with an open mind, you may end up making a new friend or two along the way!

 

Because, You Have a Pupper.

 

It’s hard to believe, but some people don’t love dogs. I know- it’s shocking. However, too many dog owners face the wrath of icy condo neighbours. Okay, so these icy neighbours aren’t all horrible people- they could be allergic or suffer from Cynophobia (fear of dogs). If you are one of these people, check out this article to learn more about how to effectively talk to your neighbour about their dog. Don’t worry, all hope is not lost! There are solutions that will allow the three of you to peacefully co-exist.

 

Clean T.O 4 Reasons Your Condo Neighbours Hate You Picture of Puppy
Clean T.O 4 Reasons Your Condo Neighbours Hate You Picture of a puppy

 

For instance, if your neighbour is allergic, make sure your pup doesn’t linger in the hallway or common spaces for too long. And, if you know your neighbour leaves their place the same time you’re go for a walk- wait a minute or take the stairs! However, if you just moved in, barking may be the issue. In that case, you may just need to talk it out. Calmly, explain to your neighbour that your dog is adjusting to the new space. However, if the barking keeps up- you may have to look into more professional solutions. For more information about dogs in condos, check out our other article about the 4 essential tips dog owners in condos should know!

 

Because, You’re an Introvert

 

Being an introvert can be great. In fact, most people are a combination of introvert and extrovert– a condition called being an Ambivert. However, if introvert tendencies leak into your neighbourly behaviour, there’s a problem. You may think that leaving a note on the door, under the door, or in their mailbox will solve your neighbourly problems.  However, this couldn’t be farther from the truth! In fact, some people see these communications as passive which will frustrate them more. So, for the most effective result, push past the awkwardness and talk to your neighbour face to face about what’s been bothering you.

 

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Clean T.O 4 Reasons Your Condo Neighbours Hate You Picture of Book

 

On the other hand, you may be the extroverted neighbour dealing with an introvert. As you know, introverts don’t mean any harm, they just have a different way of doing things! So, if you find that you see more notes than you do your actual neighbour, don’t get frustrated. Instead, learn to keep your cool and be pleasant when you do end up having an interaction. Maybe one day, you’ll even wind up being friends! Check out this article for more tips on how to get to know your introverted condo neighbour.

 

Because, You Smoke

 

Condo living is great, but it doesn’t have all the perks of a free standing home. Unfortunately, when it comes to smells, your hallway is actually an extension of your unit. Ultimately, if you can smell the cooking from 309, they can smell the cigarettes from you. And unlike their cooking, cigarette smoke leaves a lingering smell that could lead to toxic consequences.

 

Clean T.O 4 Reasons Your Condo Neighbours Hate You Picture Of Smoking
Clean T.O 4 Reasons Your Condo Neighbours Hate You Picture of Smoking

 

If you’ve been smoking in your condo and haven’t checked your building’s rules, you should get on that. It’s only a matter of time before someone makes a formal complaint. Not only is it bad for everyone’s health- it will decrease the value of your condo! Nothing turns buyers off more than third hand smoke. Instead, seek out designated smoking areas in your building and make it habit to smoke there.

 

Because, You’re Noisy

 

Unsurprisingly, noise disturbances make up the largest portion of complaints from condo and apartment owners alike. Where are you on this side of the argument? If you have instruments or enjoy loud music, make sure to be respectful of the time. For example, some condos allow loud noise until 11pm, while others don’t have strict enforcements. So, it would be worthwhile to look into your buildings rules. However, you don’t have to throw an EDM festival in your condo to know it’s against the rules.

 

Clean T.O 4 Reasons Your Condo Neighbours Hate You Picture Of Afterparty
Clean T.O 4 Reasons Your Condo Neighbours Hate You Picture of AfterParty

 

On the other hand, if you sit at the other side of spectrum, you might be reeling at the casualness of that advice! Unfortunately, there is no magic cure for noise reduction. However, you can become thoroughly informed of your building’s rules so that next time you make a complaint, you have the writing to back it up!

 

 

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