As it seems to be the case with everything in life, there are upsides and downsides to living in a rented apartment. Of the potential issues a renter will face, one of the most likely will be an incidence of a dispute with a neighbor. While issues with neighbors in neighborhoods with houses aren't exactly uncommon, living in the close proximity of an apartment complex can have a tendency to build tension faster. If you've never lived in an apartment or condo before, what are some issues you should be prepared to face?
Most new apartment complexes have decent insulation in the walls. But still, since you'll be sharing at least one wall with one or more neighbors, there's a good chance you will be dealing with noise pollution at some point. Over time, it could grate on you if they consistently have the TV or music volume too loud, have rowdy parties or have loud "discussions". On the flipside, you can do your part to be a courteous and exemplary neighbor by doing your best to avoid making noise when others are likely to be sleeping.
Speaking of being courteous, having a positive relationship with the neighbors will make apartment dwelling more pleasant for all involved. When neighbors are willing to calmly discuss issues and compromise, apartment life can be so much easier. Granted, not everyone can be reasoned with, but you can at least say you did your part.
If you choose to host parties in your apartment, it is the responsibility of the renter to keep the actions of the guests in check. The host should do his part to make sure the party doesn't upset the neighbors, or make them uncomfortable.
If you work an odd schedule, such as a night shift, and sleep during the day, you should be aware that it can be hard adjusting to life in an apartment. If you sleep during the day, you will likely be exposed to much more noise than while trying to get some shuteye, since the other renters will likely assume that everyone sleeps at around the same time.
Even if you explain your situation to the neighbors, it's not really reasonable to expect that they'll completely change their lifestyle. They have to do their chores sometime. So be prepared to deal with vacuum cleaners and other loud activities. They have to do such things during the day, since they'd be disturbing a lot more people by doing it at night.
That means you will probably be the one that has to adapt to the situation. You could probably invest in earplugs, or a machine to generate white noise to drown out noise pollution. Additionally, so that neighbors don't have reason to complain about you, it would be wise to avoid being overly noisy at the hours when the majority of people sleep. Doing your part to be courteous to other apartment residents can make the entire thing more livable for everyone.
Most new apartment complexes have decent insulation in the walls. But still, since you'll be sharing at least one wall with one or more neighbors, there's a good chance you will be dealing with noise pollution at some point. Over time, it could grate on you if they consistently have the TV or music volume too loud, have rowdy parties or have loud "discussions". On the flipside, you can do your part to be a courteous and exemplary neighbor by doing your best to avoid making noise when others are likely to be sleeping.
Speaking of being courteous, having a positive relationship with the neighbors will make apartment dwelling more pleasant for all involved. When neighbors are willing to calmly discuss issues and compromise, apartment life can be so much easier. Granted, not everyone can be reasoned with, but you can at least say you did your part.
If you choose to host parties in your apartment, it is the responsibility of the renter to keep the actions of the guests in check. The host should do his part to make sure the party doesn't upset the neighbors, or make them uncomfortable.
If you work an odd schedule, such as a night shift, and sleep during the day, you should be aware that it can be hard adjusting to life in an apartment. If you sleep during the day, you will likely be exposed to much more noise than while trying to get some shuteye, since the other renters will likely assume that everyone sleeps at around the same time.
Even if you explain your situation to the neighbors, it's not really reasonable to expect that they'll completely change their lifestyle. They have to do their chores sometime. So be prepared to deal with vacuum cleaners and other loud activities. They have to do such things during the day, since they'd be disturbing a lot more people by doing it at night.
That means you will probably be the one that has to adapt to the situation. You could probably invest in earplugs, or a machine to generate white noise to drown out noise pollution. Additionally, so that neighbors don't have reason to complain about you, it would be wise to avoid being overly noisy at the hours when the majority of people sleep. Doing your part to be courteous to other apartment residents can make the entire thing more livable for everyone.
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