Resolving Neighbour Disputes If you are having problems with your neighbours, please follow this advice… 1. Talk to your neighbour about it. Often the most effective way to deal with neighbour disputes is to speak to them about it yourself. The people causing the nuisance may not be aware of how it is affecting you. Here are some tips: • Try and stay calm and friendly • Explain what the problem is and how it affects you and makes you feel • Suggest a compromise • Try and listen to the other person and don’t interrupt when they are taking • Try not to shout even if the other person does • If the person is being unreasonable then walk away You should not approach the person if you feel frightened or intimidated by them 2. If your neighbour is a tenant you can contact their landlord 3. You could use mediation services if raising the issue informally doesn’t work. (these differ depending on where you live – your council or housing provider may offer these services) To report a crime call the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Call 999 only in emergencies where there is a threat to life or property or a crime in progress.
Posted on: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 11:31:39 +0000
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