‘My nasty neighbour accused me of peeing on my balcony – so I got revenge’
Posted September 19, 2023 by: Admin
Living in a flat can have its challenges, especially when dealing with difficult neighbors. Noise levels can be a particular nuisance in close quarters, and chance encounters in narrow hallways can lead to awkward interactions. For one woman, her downstairs neighbor has taken neighborly disputes to a new level by repeatedly complaining about her use of the balcony, even going so far as to fabricate stories to report to the property manager.
The woman explained her situation in a Reddit post, highlighting the absurdity of her neighbor’s complaints. She has some potted plants on her balcony, and when she waters them, a small amount of excess liquid occasionally drips over the edge. This is a common practice among balcony owners, and it is generally harmless. However, her downstairs neighbor reported this to the property manager, falsely claiming that it was urine.
“I’ve lived in the same apartment with my boyfriend for almost four years. It’s not the best apartment but I love the location. I’ve never really had any problems here; I’m a quiet neighbor who stays to myself. My new downstairs neighbor has made several stupid complaints. Like complaints about me running my garbage disposal… But the most recent one was ridiculous. He went and told management that there had been issues with my balcony. I got a call last week asking if I’ve been throwing anything over my balcony. I told the manager absolutely not. There are plants down below, so I dumped a water bottle into them, but that’s not harming anyone.
“Because of this call, I went out to my balcony to investigate. I noticed my flower vase had fallen over, and some water may have spilled down. Not too big of a deal. There wasn’t too much water in the vase when the wind knocked it over. I thought this was the end of that silly complaint, but I was wrong.”
The situation took a bizarre turn when she received a notice claiming she had a “pet violation” for not cleaning up after her dog – except she doesn’t even own a dog. Perplexed by this false accusation, she emailed the property manager to set the record straight. However, the response she received was equally absurd, as the property manager accused her of peeing on her balcony, assuming the urine complaints were related to her.
“The weekend passes, and I get a nasty notice on my door. The notice said I had a pet violation for not picking up after my dog, which is a $50 (£40) fine, and stating I’m at risk of getting my lease terminated because of my violations. The only problem is… I don’t have a dog! I emailed the property manager and said ‘I do not have a dog. Therefore, I’m not paying this fine.’ She sends back a RIDICULOUS email stating that she’s received SEVERAL complaints (I only have one downstairs neighbor) about urine coming from my balcony, so she assumed I was letting my dog (whom I don’t have) pee on my balcony. Then she says since I don’t have a dog, that means me or my boyfriend are peeing on our balcony!! And that I’m still in violation of my lease! This was just comical at this point. My boyfriend and I have NEVER done this. We’ve never had any complaints in our 4 years here. It just so happens that as soon as I got a new downstairs neighbor, the complaints came rolling in.”
Annoyed adult woman suffering neighbour noise in the livingroom at night at home
In response to the baseless complaints and harassment from her neighbor, the woman and her boyfriend have decided not to renew their lease in a few months. As a parting gesture, they’ve initiated “2am workouts” designed to create noise and disrupt their neighbor’s sleep, giving him a taste of his own medicine.
“My boyfriend and I decided to incorporate a new 2 am workout when I get home from work consisting of jumping jacks, running in place, and all sorts of fun stuff just for my lovely downstairs neighbor. I’ve informed the leasing office that I won’t be renewing my lease in December due to this. The next three months for my new neighbor are going to be hell. I hope he enjoys it.”
In conclusion, living in close quarters with challenging neighbors can be frustrating, and dealing with baseless complaints can be exasperating. This woman’s story highlights the absurdity of her neighbor’s accusations and her decision to respond with some lighthearted mischief as she prepares to move out.
