Dealing With Difficult Neighbors

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Having bad neighbors is unavoidable. From the nicest areas to the shabbiest areas of the city, the possibility that you'll have an annoying person living in close proximity to you is very high. There are several strategies to deal with difficult neighbors. First you can communicate with your neighbor, document the disturbances, or seek professional help. If you moved in and now your neighbors have become your worst nightmare, the seemingly simple way to handle would be to communicate with them. Unfortunately the communication tactic rarely works. Sure, you might have a good neighbor who doesn't know they were disturbing you. If so, you can kindly knock on their door and ask them to kindly change their behavior. If they apologize and change the behavior, then your problem is solved and life goes on. But, if you're like a lots of people who has experienced the person who recognizes they are disturbing the peace and they really don't care, your best bet would be to not knock on their door because it will make them angry. More than likely, they will either change the behavior or continue to be a nuisance. Try hard to keep it light hearted and friendly. It may be that there is a situation you are unaware of and this could clear the air between you. You should try keeping a diary at the first sign of any trouble from your neighbor. Always start a diary of all incidents, times and dates - make this as detailed as you can. You should kkeep good documentation to support your case. For example, keep a log that shows each "bad neighbor" incident and explain your attempts to resolve problems. This is vital if matters get worse and will give you some proof of events. Remember, that sometimes people aren't aware of any distress or disturbance they may be causing you. If you can't or don't want to approach your neighbor in person, try writing to them and outlining your

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