How to deal with a Shitty neighbour

[kirancsai]

We all have been happily living in the apartment for 2 years and now comes a new neighbor having returned from US. Their whole family including the kids are arrogant and self centered. The first email that he sent out to the group id was complaining of kids playing in common area. Then on, their attitude became more and more irritating.

They would use common gym and never return the keys. They would take fan from gym and keep in their flat. They use power from common area plug points. When we ask maintenance, they refuse to pay and bring up silly issues like shoes lying in common area, plants kept in the common area and kids playing in common area. People avoid talking to him, as he uses foul language like "I'll cut your tongue if you dont shut your mouth". They name our kids by their dress colors.

Now they are encroaching the common terrace area from their pent house, as the builder had sold them more area and when measured they didnt get that much. No one knows how to deal with this guy, as he's the most indecent person any of us have met in our lives. Any suggestion would be appreciated.

[BengaluruBoy]

ask him to go back to his state in india or in the US.

[MNRS]

Problem comes if at all you want to fight with him alone.

If association decides to fight, they can cut the common amenities like water etc in case he does not pay the maintenance.

In case that guy is misbehaving, you can even put a nuisance case on him. May be you can ask your association to send a letter to him to behave decently, otherwise they may be forced to go for a police complaint.

[sreekbda]

Do all or some of the below:

1) At midnight, cut a few lemon and dip them in vemillion (kunkuma) and throw them near his door. Put a small black magic rangoli near his door and sprinkle some flowers around. If possible, leave a head less black chicken or a small doll pierced by needles.
2) Scratch his car with your key everytime you pass by it.
3) And finally...Sh*t on his carpet / door mat.


On a more serious note, if all of you are united then you can make his and his family's life a hell.

By the way, This is why i hate appartments.

[site.sale]

Like Sreekbda said, I agree, this was one of the reasons we avoided an apartment.

But to deal with this - the sane and gentlemanly way is use your association.
1. draft rules to ensure the common areas are not abused.
2. that no one misuses the gym/ pool etc. and everyone gets a fair share.
3. People pay their dues.

if you do not have an association with the rules - it is just your word against his and it becomes a war of words.

I think an attorney can draft these properly and everyone will have to pay their dues in all respects.

good luck.

[duffyhair]

If the kids are playing in common area is a problem for him, tell him that "its common area and not his bedroom" in the highest possible tone. so, if he has a problem with commotion created by them; ask him to sound proof his house.
Gift them a duplicate key and keep one for the association, never part with that spare key.If possible, Impose fines for not giving the keys back on time.
Cut the power cable if you find some1 using the power from common area and later act innocent
Introduce a by-law that penalties would be imposed for late payment of maintenance fees.
Ask kids of your apartment to boycott playing with 'US returned kids'. Message would reach faster to that guy.
Conduct monthly socials in apartment and purposely avoid inviting him. Collect opinion on this guy and make others realize that we have a common enemy
Build a wall in the common terrace to stop enroachments.
Last but not the least, video tape the conversation when he is using foul language. you can use it as evidence if matters needs to be reported to police