very rude neighbors- would you say something?

Question

I live in a townhouse and every weekend the neighbors next door and the ones 2 doors down get drunk and sit outside. it wouldnt be so bad except for the fact that they talk loud and every outher word in their conversation is f--k. today he neighbor on the outher side of me. her little boy let go of his baloon, a guy over there caught it. the little boy started to walk over to him to get it and the man saw this, then he let the baloon go. they let their cildren just come and take hings from people patios. hoses, toys ect... then if our kids go anywher near their stuff they stick their heads out the door and yell get away. do you think these people are intentanally rude or are they just oblivious and so self centered that they feel they can do whatever they want? would you say something or would you just contine to smile and say hello only to not get a response?

Answer 1

Those people are beyond rude. They are violating your rights and the other neighbors' rights to live in peaceful surroundings. Drunken displays are against the law and you do have the right to call the cops, but do not threaten those people that you will call the cops, nor tell them you are calling the cops. The kids are technically stealing from you and your neighbors. Talk to your other neighbors about this. It's not healthy to smile, nod and hold in your anger. It's also not the best thing to confront drunks, since you don't know how they'll react.

Now, if you want to freak them out, start drawing, with chalk, odd symbols in front of their buildings and write in another language, using another alphabet (Georgian or Armenian aren't too well known). Another thing you might do is to play music, like polka music, chanting, or something which they don't like. It mustn't be too loud, but loud enough to bother them. When they swear, turn it up a bit.

Much luck.

Answer 2

Things obviously aren't going to improve if you don't do anything, but they could get worse if you do; still, I would politely go over there, explain to them civilly what youir problem it. Don't sound condescending or like you think you are better than them, but be firm. That's what has worked for me in the past. That's what worked for me in the past. Generally I've found that the ones that are rude on purpose just want to push things as far as they can go, but usually back down when someone says something. The second kind you mentioned are so self absorbed that they don't notice that their behavior isn't well-tolerated. If you say something to them, they are usually fine with complying. If you don't do anything though, they have the control, and it should be about balance, not control.

Answer 3

Don't you have a manager at the town house? I would have the manager take care of the matter first. If not, I would say something, especially if it's making your quality of living hell for you. If they sit outside and make noise, especially late at night, you can always call the police. You have the right to be comfortable in your own home too and ignoring these kinds of issues will get you nowhere.

Of course, you could always move.

BTW, I think these people are being troublesome on purpose.

Answer 4

My advice would be to move unless you have a large husband and a band of brothers! I agree with those who say it would make it worse to complain and if you call the police, they may get even with you. If at all possible, move away from them.

If you can't move away. The only way this is going to get better is to make friends (sorta) with them so they think you are cool. Then you can always have a headache, sick child etc and when you ask them to tone it down they probably will. Maybe a plate of homemade cookies (notice, I didn't say brownies!). Any hostility and they will up the ante, especially if they are drinkers.

Answer 5

Hey, I have those same neighbors. Actually, I guess I'd have to say my drunken, foul-mouthed, loud neighbors are a little nicer than yours. They wouldn't do the balloon thing. That's mean.

Is there someone you could complain to? A manager? IF not, I'd start calling the police. And looking for a new place.

Sorry.

Answer 6

Your neighbors definitley need a wake up call. The next time they are outside drinking and getting loud be nice and ask them if they wouldn't mind being a little more quiet for you. If that doesn't work then call the police and let them handle it. Good luck.

Answer 7

Sounds like they're drunks, in which case they're oblivious. You can try calling the police on them, but it probably won't help. I'd avoid talking to them. You could call the cops for the thefts, though, but they may retaliate. Tell your kids to stay away from them and keep anything expensive inside your homes.

Answer 8

It seems like you have some wild,stupid ***
neighbors.Unless you want to go mad,I think that you should move as far away from those rabid monsters as you can.I've had some disturbing experiences with creatures like that,too.I had one chasing after me with a tree branch just for the fun of it.Twisted fun is more like it.

Answer 9

I wouldn't say anything because they sound like the sort of people who after asked to not be so loud, would try to be louder. What kind of jerk can't give a kid his balloon back. They sound like trash and should be avoided.

Answer 10

You could say something to them but it seems like they are the kind of people who (when complained to) would make the situation worse on purpose. I could be wrong, but it seems like their acts are blatant and they have to KNOW that they are doing these things, esp. yelling at your kids.