We own a nice semi-detached home in a good neighborhood on the outskirts of Baltimore City. Our tenant just informed us that she is terminating her lease due to a contentious relationship with the neighbor she shares a wall with. The neighbor has 3 large dogs and plays music at loud levels all day and night. I personally witnessed some of the neighbor's bad behavior prior to leasing the property but I attributed the behavior to the idea that the house was empty before I bought it and that he would respect the fact that someone was now living next door. Now I'm losing a GREAT tenant because she refuses (rightfully so) to put up with the guy.
Any suggestions on how to deal with the neighbor in the future would be greatly appreciated.
Severna Park, MD · Member since 2013 · 7k+ posts · 7k+ votes
6y
Tell the neighbor that unless he stops the crap you will rent the house as a recovery house . he will understand that this will not be very good for him
Rental Property Investor · Smyrna, GA · Member since 2018 · 974 posts · 645 votes
6y
Call the police, ask them to speak with your neighbor. File a complaint for disturbance. If the neighbor is renting, find out the owner and call the owner.
Contractor · NC · Member since 2017 · 45 posts · 26 votes
6y
When is the problem tenant's lease up for renewal? You might have the same issue with any new tenant moving in next door. It might be best to give the problem tenant a notice of non-renewal.
Severna Park, MD · Member since 2013 · 7k+ posts · 7k+ votes
6y
Tell the neighbor that unless he stops the crap you will rent the house as a recovery house . he will understand that this will not be very good for him