Q&A for How to Deal With Annoying Neighbors

Say something to your parents about how you feel left out. Chances are, they don't realize what this new person in their life is doing to you. Ignore any negative comments from the neighbor kid, and focus on spending more time with your family, perhaps suggesting family outings that are away from home, even for a few hours.

Talk to them. Tell them, calmly and politely, that you cannot sleep due to their playing basketball during the night. Ask them if they could please keep it to daylight hours only. If they refuse to do so, contact your landlord or building manager. They probably don't want people playing basketball indoors and would likely confront your neighbor about it.

Regardless of whether they are being neighborly and respectful, show some respect by listening to your neighbors' complaints and trying to do something about the loud noises. It's really to your advantage to have a good relationship with them if possible. Reducing the noise level may make them more receptive to in-person conversations.

Notify the police, and sooner rather than later, as stalkers continue to push their behavior even further when it continues to go unchecked. Gather all evidence you can of the behavior, and get others who've witnessed it to add to the police report. There are some good tips in Deal With Stalkers .

I recently read a story where all the neighbors chipped in to give them a soundproofed room - everybody happy. Consider that? Do not let language be a barrier, find a translator; if they have kids, they can usually translate. Let them know your issue and find a solution together. They have to take your remarks into account, and you have to take them into account.

Have a dialogue with your neighbor. Speak nicely and calmly. Make sure that your children turn it down a notch, and if said neighbor is outside, keep the kids inside.

If you know who the kids' parents are, talk to them first. If this doesn't work, see if your landlord/building manager, etc. will help you. Your kids school may even be able to step in if they are bullying them on the premises.

Bring it up with them politely. They probably have no idea this bothers you. Just say something like, "I've noticed you always park in front of my house. I could really use that spot for my own car, do you think you could park in your driveway instead?" If they're parking on the street, they're fully within their rights to do so, but a polite request could go a long way.

Talk to your neighbor about the reasons why you need to park there.

You could check that all their vehicles are registered and paid. If they are not, you can call the police. Otherwise, there is probably not much you can do.

Maybe you should try to talk to her see if there is anything wrong that you did to her to deserve the disrespect, but your neighbor can just be a difficult person to deal with and you might be better off avoiding her and continuing to talk to the police.

Report them to child services.

You would need to check your local laws, as this can vary by city, state, province, county or country. There is usually a small-end limit, to avoid group housing crowding that can damage the property.

You can usually contact your builder. a surveyor or landlord to state your property line to see if your neighbor is crossing it, if you do not know anyone who can help you talk to to your neighbor and establish a property line together that is fair to both of you, it might not be a legal line, but it will help you resolve your problem.

You could file a wellness check on her with the police but only if it is excessive. If she does this with other people, it could be a mental issue. Check with a family member or the people that live with her before a wellness check.

Invite them to a party of yours or make them some cookies. You could invite them over to hang out or play video games.