What makes bad neighbours

For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Share this —. Follow today. More Brands. By Amy Eley. Biggest offenders The racket makers: We're talking about screaming moms, fighting spouses, horn honkers and tire squealing drivers, loud music fanatics and late-night partiers.

Being a good neighbor requires more than just not doing these things, though. According to the survey, 59 percent of people think the best neighbors are trustworthy. Being quiet, friendly, and respectful also came in as top good neighbor qualities. Lauren Phillips. Loud TV, music, or machinery can drive neighbors bananas any time of day. Are your pets quiet and friendly? Noisy, threatening, or roaming dogs — and even roaming cats — can become a sore spot for neighbors.

Do you keep things tidy? Neighbors may start to worry about your poor home maintenance hurting their home value. Do you respect property lines? It may seem fussy, but it can prevent all sorts of disputes. Are you playing tit-for-tat? Revenge, no matter how minor, is never successful at dealing with bad neighbors. In other instances, if all other options are exhausted and you simply cannot live with the terrible neighbor one more day, you will need to hire an attorney to help you to work out your disputes.

The problem you are encountering may not be the fault of the homeowners at all. If they rent out their home and the tenants are not caring for it properly or are behaving in a way that impacts you, then a call to the homeowners is a good start.

You can also reach out to your HOA if you are having trouble; most have guidelines in place for renting out homes and can intervene on the behalf of the neighborhood if a tenant is disrupting the peace and tranquility you are used to. Tenants cause problems in a variety of ways, from noise to simply not caring for the home.

Some things can be changed and some cannot. Illegal activity can often be a reason for eviction. In many cases, a landlord is held responsible for the activities of their tenants.

If the tenants are selling or manufacturing drugs, for example, the landlord could be held liable. A savvy landlord will know this, so if you let them know there is a problem, it could be resolved by the homeowners themselves.

If the activities of the tenants are not illegal but simply annoying, you can still talk to the homeowners or even the tenants themselves as a first step. Dealing with tenants who are simply noisy can be resolved by a call to local law enforcement. Either the visit will deter the tenants from making noise or it will alert the homeowners to a problem.

Unfortunately, you usually do not have a right to a specific view; the only exception is if your neighbors put something up simply out of spite to block your view. It is tough to prove, but it could be cause for removal. The other exception to a 'right to view' rule depends on where you live. In some communities—primarily those with pricey oceanfront views—there may be legal recourse if your view is obstructed by a tree or structure. You may have recourse through your HOA or subdivision if that organization has restrictions or covenants in place to protect views.

A review of your covenants can reveal what to do next.