apartment neighbor horror stories

One of the most common horror stories is about bad smells. Some neighbors might cook really strong - smelling and unpleasant foods that permeate the whole floor. Also, there are those who have unruly pets that make a mess in the shared areas. And not to forget those neighbors who like to redecorate or do DIY projects at odd hours, like in the middle of the night, with all the hammering and drilling noises.

I once had a neighbor who was constantly smoking in the hallway. The smoke would seep into my apartment, and it smelled terrible. I'm allergic to cigarette smoke, so it was not only unpleasant but also a health hazard. I complained to the building management several times before they finally took action.

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Well, start by asking for references from the landlord. If they are hesitant to provide them, that's a bad sign. Then, during the viewing, test all the facilities like the lights, faucets, and the stove. You don't want to move in and find out things don't work. Also, make sure you understand the rent payment process clearly. Is there a grace period? How do they accept payments? And don't forget to check the neighborhood safety. You can look at local crime rates. If you follow these steps, you'll be less likely to encounter a rental horror story.

One apartment horror story is about a couple who moved into a new place. At night, they would hear strange scratching noises coming from the walls. They thought it might be mice at first, but when they called an exterminator, nothing was found. The noises continued and grew louder, until one day they found a hidden door in the closet that led to a small, dark space. It was really creepy.

One horror story is about a strange noise. A student in college apartment would hear scratching noises at night coming from the wall. It was so creepy that he couldn't sleep well. He thought it might be rats at first, but when he checked, there was no sign of any rodents. Eventually, he found out that the wind was blowing a loose piece of metal outside the building against the wall, which created the spooky sound.

In my NYC apartment, the neighbors were the horror. They would have loud parties every night. The music was blaring until the early hours of the morning. I complained to the building management several times, but it took them forever to do anything about it. I lost so much sleep during that time.

A truly terrifying neighbor story involves a neighbor who seemed really nice at first. But then it was discovered that they were stealing small items from other people's porches. People started to notice things missing like packages and small garden decorations. It created a sense of unease and mistrust in the neighborhood. People were constantly worried about what else this neighbor might do.

Well, often in these horror stories there is a lack of maintenance. For example, if there are heating or cooling issues and the landlord just ignores it. Also, problems with neighbors can be a part. If the landlord doesn't enforce proper behavior among tenants, it can make the renting experience really bad. There could be noise issues, or even safety concerns if the neighbors are unruly.

One horror story is about a tenant who found out the apartment was infested with cockroaches the day they moved in. The landlord had hidden this fact and refused to take any action. They had to spend a fortune on pest control themselves.