9 smart tips on how to handle a bad neighbor!

Lee’s Notes: Found this article, and wanted to share…  

How to handle bad neighbors
If you are already in the situation of having nasty neighbors, here are some failsafe strategies:

1. Call ahead and pick a time to talk. 

2. Meet on the sidewalk or on the property line.

3. Don’t accuse; let them know how the problem bothers you and suggest ways to solve it together. 

4. If that doesn’t work, check out local noise and disturbance ordinances and write a personal letter.  Offer a solution.

5. Consult your condo or block association.  Ask them to send a standard letter citing the ordinance or by-law.  A condominium association’s right of first refusal is a little-known clause that can be used to buy your neighbor out.

6. Should that fail, call your local precinct.  Keep a record of your complaint.

7. Call in an expert mediator.  (To find a mediator, check with your local courthouse, police precinct, or bar association).

8. As a last resort, file a complaint in court.

9. For the property line fanatic, walk the property line together to determine what belongs to whom; consider having the property surveyed to nip the problem in the bud.

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