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Being a good neighbour
Living beside other tenants can sometimes cause problems or difficulties for everyone. Showing some tolerance and applying common sense can help neighbours live together in harmony and help everyone enjoy their homes to the full.
Living in Flats
If you live in a flat, following a few simple do's and don’ts can make life more enjoyable for you and your neighbours.
Do:
- Take your turn at cleaning the stairs and common areas.
- Keep any pets under control at all times.
- Close gates and doors behind you, particularly doors in blocks with controlled entry systems.
- Keep an eye on your children and make sure they’re not a nuisance to neighbours.
- Expect to hear some noise from other flats at times and be tolerant of this.
- Make sure that friends visiting or leaving your flat late at night come and go quietly.
- Put your rubbish into bins provided.
Don’t:
- Play music, TV, etc, at loud volume, especially late at night.
- Leave bikes, etc, cluttering up or blocking the stairs.
- Leave rubbish on stairs, as this is a fire hazard.
- Let anybody into the block if you don’t know who they are.
- Use household appliances like vacuum cleaners late at night.
Make sure you read your Tenancy Agreement so that you understand both your rights and your obligations.
Looking after Older Neighbours
If you have older people living next to you, keep an eye out for them to make sure they’re all right. This is particularly important during winter. Watch out for signs like milk not taken in or paper left in letter boxes. If you’re worried about a neighbour whom you’ve not seen for a day or two contact the Police or your Housing Officer.
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