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Just like mobile phone showrooms and Maggi makers can be found in the remotest corners of our fairly large country, a bad neighbour can be found anywhere.
Chances are, you are dealing with one too and sometimes, that makes you want to pack up and move to a new house. But before you take that extreme step, only to be in the company of new bad neighbours, try using this toolkit:
🛠Mirror Mirror On The Wall: First up, ensure you aren’t the root cause of your neighbour’s bad behaviour. A terrible neighbour could be reacting to something annoying you’re doing.
🛠Breaking The Ice: Catching up out on the driveway between buildings is an excellent way to start communications. Remember to be the first one to greet/wave.
🛠Be Aware Of Trends: Doing something that's not cool in your neighbourhood or not doing something which a majority of your neighbours are into, will both be frowned upon.
🛠Sympathise, Don't Accuse: Inconsiderate neighbours never respond well to pointed fingers even if they are in the wrong. Always use a friendly approach suggesting how it would be great if they could do something for you.
🛠Never Jump The Gun: Don't take drastic measures from the start of what seems to be a big problem. Instead, start an open dialog by explaining the problems you are facing.
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🛠Pics Or It Never Happened: When a neighbour has crossed over to 'nasty' it can be very helpful to take photos/videos of the issues you’re dealing with.
🛠Report Illegal Activity: If your neighbour is selling drugs, disturbing the peace, committing acts of abuse or violence, or running a prostitution ring, you need to take legal action. If you can't stop them from continuing what they’re doing, you must report them to the local authorities after consulting with your like minded neighbours.