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For many of us, it is a dream come true if we just moved into our very own condo in Cebu City. That's until you hear the loud noises of your neighbor every night. Your dream home might just turn into a nightmare in an instant. The fact is, you can choose the property where you want to live but you can never choose your neighbors. Chances are you might not get along and become great buddies with your neighbors, here are few tips to handle a bad neighbor situation:


The loud noises


The sounds you hear at night whether if it is the baby crying or loud music or banging on the wall will make you crazy, especially if you are working early in the morning. But you need to evaluate the circumstances first. Maybe your neighbors are just having a birthday party or a special occasion then just let it pass unless really late and night and almost every night. What you can do is just approach them in a kind manner. If doesn't work, try bringing it up in homeowner's community.


Smoke odor


Most condos have a smoking area and have their own smoking rules. However, for some reason, some homeowners think that it is okay to smoke in the hallway and it would leave a smell when you open your door. Try asking them nicely and go to the smoking area instead. If that does not work, check the condo's rules and regulation and inform the condo administration about it.


Next door grocery


You are a friendly and helpful neighbor, and you almost always help someone knocking on your door. However, if they knock on your door every chance they get to ask you to lend them sugar or onion or maybe coffee. Try to decline kindly and just say I'm out of stocks myself or sorry I don't have any. By saying this, it will control them from knocking on your door every now and then while you maintain a good friendly relationship with your neighbors.


Gossiping neighbors


A good gossip sometimes is interesting to hear. However, it is not always good if that your neighbors talk about your other neighbors all the time even during dinner. Some even want you to join in their discussion, and some even have a gossip about you and your family. The best thing to do is to ignore and not to get offended.


We cannot choose who our neighbors will be but we can definitely choose where we want to live. The smart way is to start your search in listing websites and search for Cebu City homes for sale and if you happen to have a bad neighbor, just remember to follow the 4 tips above.