How do you deal with disruptful neighbours without moving?

Answer 1

sometimes you just got to ignore them - unless they cause you bodily harm or disturb your property just ignore them - the more you complain - the more some people will try harder to make you miserable

Answer 2

Calling the cops juist creates bad feelings and may make them even worse. First, try to talk with them about the problem. Some people just haven't a clue about how disruptive they are; they think their apartment/house is a sound-proof castle. If it's an apartment, you may want to talk with the manager first.

If these are really mean people, they might just get worse because they know you are annoyed. You may have to just try to work around their disruptions. If you can't and nothing you try works, then either call the police (which, as I said, may only make matters worse), or plan on moving out.

Answer 3

Being and having been a disruptive neighbor, I feel confident in telling you that there is no sure fire way to "deal" with this situation of yours that would improve your neighbors behavior. Out of my numerous stories and experiences, let me share with you a few things my neighbors have learned:
- Because so many cops have been over at my house, I know them all. Calling them doesn't work and only adds fuel to the conflagration.
- If you choose send anonymous letters (hatemail), you'll most likely just piss your neighbor off and wind up having to "deal" with loud music and people at 3 AM on Tuesday night.
- If you ***** about fire works being lit off at 12 AM on the fourth of July, don't think they'll cease being lit.
- If you decide to shoot your neighbor a shady look through your kitchen window while they're hanging out with their friends on the back porch, expect a shady look and a few choice words back.
Anyhow, I could go on and on, but I think you get the point. For about 2 years now, my neighbors and I have hated each other. In fact, it would be safe to say that anyone that resides in a 1 block radius of my house can't stand me & my roommates. I've learned to deal with this fact though, and nothing they say or do can change the way I like to live. Holler.

Answer 4

Call the police and report them for noise.
Make sure that you lie about your home address (give them the other neighbor you don't like). Because sometimes the cops let the noisy people know who called on them. then your car gets trashed. Yuo have to pretend it doesn't bother you, smile and wave when you see them.
Then nail them every time you can. Also watch for casual drug use, place anymous tip to the police and talk it up by e-mail. Turn in on any violations you see (junk cars, illegal parking, barking dogs, loose cats). Most people like this are multiple offenders, remember use the system, pretend to like them, use somebody's else address as your own. I used a variation of this and a month later the offender moved out.

Answer 5

YOU DON'T! Calling the cops only works for a few minutes. As soon as the cops are gone and you start to relax, the noise starts again. If you approach them personally, they ignore your request, call you names, and talk about what an idiot YOU are. When partiers are having fun, and you try to stop the noise, you become disruptful to them. They're going to party until they're done, whether it disrupts you or not. If you complain about the noise, not only will it continue and possibly get louder, they'll hate you for it too.

Answer 6

I've had this problem a number of times and made mistakes. The worst thing is to establish an enemy with the neighbors. The best thing would be to first somehow get a positive relationship with them; if that happens, you can state to them that you need for them to stop such-and-such a behavior (no blame, no negative stuff - just enlisting them for some help in resolving a problem.

Answer 7

It depends on the circumstances, of course. But generally, you should always try to develop some sort of relationship with your neighbors when they first move in, or when you first move in. If you get to know them under positive circumstances, its easier to bring up negative issues. If you're having trouble with a neighbor you've never spoken to, then its time to break the ice. Be positive. Only involve the police if you cannot safely speak to the neighbor yourself. If someone has to be unreasonable, make sure its them and not you.

Answer 8

Go over one day, and socialize with them. Tell them you are generally concerned about whatever they are being disruptive about. Ask them to have some understanding that you are close neighbors and you do your best to not disturb thier peace. You would appreciate it if they would show the same respect.

If the problem persists. Sue them!

Answer 9

the first thing I would do is try and go to them in a friendly kind of way and let them know that what they are doing is disturbing you if that doesn't work call the police and as a last resort in some states you can sue them either way you should never have to put up with losing sleep or whatever in your own home

Answer 10

Speak to them directly and let them know how you feel. There are noise ordinances in every town (usually 10pm-8am).
I had a neighbor who threw parties, loud parties, a lot. I knocked on the door and gave fair warning "keep it down or I'll call the police." This way you aren't the bad guy.

Answer 11

Be more disruptful and they will understand how it feels like.