When Neighbors Go Wrong

Published by julia | Filed under Buyer / Seller Tips, Miscellaneous, Pinellas County Homes, Real Estate

Buying a perfect home in the perfect neighborhood does not mean having the perfect neighbors. Unfortunately, many home buyers never think to meet the neighbors around their home befo0re they buy and that can lead to disaster. The people living on either side of the home or even down the street could be there as long as you are, should you not know a little about who they are?

A friend of mine recently moved into a new neighborhood and when the kids started school everything seemed perfect. Then, one day after school her daughter complained of losing a friend because she would not talk about religion with the young girl on the bus. What could she do?

When neighbors put you in a tight spot or do something you don’t like, the best solution is common kindness.

•    Approach the neighbor on friendly terms.
•    Introduce yourself and start a conversation.
•    Lead up to the problem at hand, but never make it seem like the issue is the only reason you are talking.
•    Discuss solutions to the problem.

Once the initial conversation is over, it is important to continue the relationship while living in the neighborhood. Having some sort of friendship with the nearest neighbor is not only cordial, but a great choice in personal safety and support.

•    If there is a storm coming through – the preparation could be divided.
•    If there is there is an emergency – a babysitter is there.
•    If the lights go out – the support is closer than you think.

The Unruly Neighbor

Of course, there is more than one type of neighbor in the world and the unruly neighbor is the one that no one wants to live next to. These neighbors are partying all the time with cops at the home and music playing until the wee hours of the morning. A confrontation seems like the worst solution, and it probably is. Often, homeowners who find themselves in this situation will need to involve the law in order to resolve the issues.

The neighbor is a part of the home for all intensive purposes. When walking around a potential new home, make sure to take a trek to the nearest neighbors home and the one beyond that. Finding out there is a bad neighbor being signing the contract can save years of disappointment and grief and all it takes is a bit of time