No matter which area you live in, or how many people there
are living on top of one another in an apartment building, there is always
bound to be some problems between neighbours.
But when a small complaint turns into a big issue, how do
you deal with the problem?
The most common complaints can be addressed when looking at
the lease that was signed. Noise complaints can be dealt with easily between
the two neighbours.
More serious issues, such as harassment, physical threats,
calling the police for false reasons and making your home unliveable on purpose
is a completely different situation...
Here are some steps you can take to deal with the harassment:
Talk it out. If
you feel you can approach your neighbour without feeling endangered, then it
might be a good idea to go over and have a chat with them. Invite them over for
coffee and remember to communicate calmly and compassionately.
Document the issues.
You need evidence if you want to take the matter to the owners or the
management company. Keep a log of all the incidents with the dates and times,
so the people in charge can do something about it.
Mediation. Cape Mediators offer mediation for neighbours who can’t work things out themselves,
as well as mediation for landlord and tenant conflicts. Mediation is extremely
useful as well as cost effective, and by providing the two parties to speak in
a controlled environment, they can work the problem out properly!
Is your neighbour harassing you? Don’t leave it until it
becomes a serious issue – use these 3 steps to properly deal with the problem!
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