We all have had our share of creepy neighbors: whether it was in a rented apartment or in your own house, the chances are pretty high that some of your neighbors will be bothering you.

For this reason, you need to know what to expect and how to deal with such neighbors, as it is not always the case that you could simply move away or ignore their peculiarities. This article is exactly what will help you to find out your possibilities!

What to do About Creepy Neighbors

Your actions depend on the level of threat and inconvenience your neighbors bring to you. In case when you think that the situation occurring with them is not as horrible or scary, proceed with the following steps:

• Try arranging a meeting with your neighbor in a public place and explain to them what it is that concerns you, as well as the ways you think you could cope with the situation together;
• In case talking is not enough, try writing a letter to them indicating local privacy and harassment laws. The same could be done together with your neighbors if you feel that a one-person letter is not working;
• A petition made together with your neighbors might also be a good idea, as this is the step that can actually force out an unpleasant neighbor.

In case you feel bigger levels of threat from your neighbors you might try calling the police and making a complaint. This step would be especially crucial even if the police would not take your request seriously or could not help resolve the situation with their powers. That way, the next time you call them and indicate that the problem is bigger now, they would not have a clear file on your neighbor and will have more grounds for taking drastic actions.

The last step that you could take would be to file for a restraining order. However, it would be especially hard to receive one for people living next door to you, which is why you will need solid ground and evidence for that to work. Consulting with a lawyer is also a good idea, as it will educate you on your options and whether or not a restraining order is possible.

A restraining order is a drastic step but definitely is the most efficient one. Not only will you have a chance to prohibit your neighbors from approaching you, but you will also be able to state what kind of actions they cannot do even from a great distance to you.