All my condo neighbors hate me. Should I move?
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I had a similar problem when I rented a condo with my husband and 2 small kids. The "association" had some really bizarre rules that they tried to enforce (keeping the garage door closed at all times, unless pulling into the garage, obviously; no walking on the communal green space; draperies open at certain times, etc.). It was really annoying and obnoxious. Sometimes they'd leave nasty notes on people's cars if they didn't pull into the driveway far enough, or they left their cars parked outside overnight. Every once in awhile, somebody would write a nasty note back to the "association" police and post it at the mailboxes. I tried to do what I could to stay on everyone's good side but it was hard. They even tried to get a "rule" passed that was "lights out at 10 p.m." Can you imagine that? My husband worked 3rd shift and I would be up with the babies during the night. Who did these people think they were? That law was shot down quickly. They didn't want people opening their garage doors late at night because the door might wake somebody. Come on! Get a grip! Eventually we bought our own house outside of any association...I would think long and hard about joining another homeowners/condo association after what we went through there. We paid fees--for what? So they could harass us?
As for your situation, you're either going to have to put up with it or take the hit financially and sell. Only you can make this decision. You could try to sell on your own, but it is difficult. Who cares about all those old bitties, anyway? That's what I figured. I can really feel for you. My advice: Keep doing what you're doing. You're young, they must envy you your freedom. Try not to "gun" your motorcycle when driving through. The dog can keep barking (what are you going to do, take out the barker?). DO NOT LET THEM WIN! They think they are older and have more "power" because they have been here longer. What they do have is a lot more time on their hands to make up silly rules.
Good luck to you! I really feel for you.
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your home is the one place you should be able to come to and relax and unwind but it sounds like you can't 6% is worth the peace of mind you will get if you find a place where you feel much more comfortable. check out the new places very carefully before moving. It will be worth it when you no longer fear coming home.
your home is the one place you should be able to come to and relax and unwind but it sounds like you can't 6% is worth the peace of mind you will get if you find a place where you feel much more comfortable. check out the new places very carefully before moving. It will be worth it when you no longer fear coming home.
Hate to say it but you sound miserable!! You dont need to live like that you need to move.. Your home should be your castle ,,,, but this doesnt sould like some place that you want to be anymore either ,,,, Try talking to them one more time to win them over,,,, bring them some cookies. with fiber (Just Kidding)
Good Luck
Don't move! give it time! Maybe the people that lived there before you were realy great and everyone loved them and they're mad because they moved. Or maybe they just can't appeciate that some people like fun things, motorcycles, radios, and dogs. However dogs barking get really annoying. Try spraying your dog in the face with a waterbottle to stop the barking, if that fails get a no bark collar (kinda cruel, but if your dog is smart, it'll learn quickly to shut up). And don't worry, if the old people give you trouble, take note, they'll die off eventually!
i just moved house cos my neighbours will not give me peace of mind. the old lady did not like my dogs and so made my life miserable by her several complains. i decided it was war but belive it, it was not worth it cos i had to wear a frown each time i saw her to convey my displeasure. i moved out now and i have not felt this good for a long time. my health is better and iu stopped taking medications. PLEASE move out, no amount of money is worth your peace of mind.