Unless you live in a secluded, back-woods area where the closest house to yours is five miles down a dirt or gravel road, there will come a time when you are faced with the dreaded “bad neighbor.” Right now that sound effect used to portray impending doom–”dun, dun, duuuuun”–is probably running through your head.

It does not matter what their various offenses are. Maybe they do not follow the leash law in your area and instead let their dog use your well-manicured yard as its personal toilet. Or perhaps they play loud music at ungodly hours of the night. Maybe they put their garbage in your trash cans when theirs are full. If you have tried reasoning with them to no avail and putting up with their rude behavior is not a feasible option, it is time to wage full-scale warfare against your bad neighbor. Here is how you can get the job done.

Tips for Those in Apartments or Duplexes

Pump Up the Volume–This idea is tailor-made for the neighbor who likes to play his music loud as it gives him a taste of his own medicine. If your neighbor lives above you, move your stereo system on the highest surface possible and if they reside below you, place it on the floor. As soon as they come home from a hard day’s work, blast the music as loud as you can stand it and insert ear plugs in you ears for your comfort. Turn it off long enough to lull them into a false sense of security and when they go to bed, play the music again. Remember, the more bass, the better the result.

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