5) The so-called borrowers aka The Bermuda Triangle
Power tools, vegetables, tables and chairs... whenever these
neighbour knocks on your door, you can expect him/her asking if
they could borrow something. It’s true we should help each other
out but you might as well bid adieu to your things as it’s the last you
will ever see it because this neighbour never returns the things he/
she borrows.
Imagine one day, he knocks asking to borrow your car keys?
6) Litterbug + fire starter aka Gremlins
This neighbour treats the neighbourhood like a dumpsite, including
the grassy area in front of your house. Technically, the space outside
your house is not yours, it belongs to the council but that does not
mean it is a public area to throw rubbish.
Not that those who hoard rubbish within their own compound
are any better as it attracts flies and pests. Some of them also choose
to get rid of their rubbish through a bonfire. They even tend to start
this rubbish fire with no bother to others – sometimes even getting
angry if you say something to them.
7) Busybody aka The Vampire
This neighbour cannot keep his or her nose out of your business – “Ooo, I saw some
guy sending your daughter home last night, is that her boyfriend? He drives a nice car,
he must be rich!” But this neighbour is nowhere to be found, let alone be of any help,
when anything goes wrong, like when your house is broken into.
8) The next music superstar, not aka Jack, the music Ripper
They sing their hearts out, yodelling at odd hours. And in most cases,
they can’t sing in tune to save their lives. The same goes for those
aspiring musicians, who play their trumpet, drums or electric guitar in
the wee hours of the morning or late at night. You may need to
invest in some good ear-plugs to solve this problem.
9) The unkempt lawn resident – Salem’s Lot
Your neighbour’s house is the perfect location for a horror
movie with its unkempt lawn. Not that his lack of landscaping
skills should bother you, but the tall grass could attract snakes
and other pests. When homes are not well kept, they also tend
to become attractive to drug addicts to hibernate at.
10) Hotelier wannabe aka Bates Motel
It is common to see houses or apartment units converted into
student dorms or hostels for workers, especially if you live
near universities and factories. Never mind the fact that this
is a violation of council bylaws, it may be a problem for the
neighbourhood when it comes to parking space as well. If each
tenant owns a car, imagine what the situation would be like if
there are 20 staying in one house?
S o, how many of the above 10 scenarios can you relate to?
I personally can relate to almost all of them in my 40 years
of life. Hope that people would be more responsible when it
comes to living conditions and remember – your neighbours
have feelings too.
UNITY is the root to any COMMUNITY.
Gunaprasath Bupalan is the
Managing Editor of Property360Digest,
columnist for The Malaysia Global
Business Forum and News Hub Asia. He
is also the resident host for Property
On Traxx (90.3 FM), award winning
speaker and trainer and Chairman of
the annual Malaysian Property Press
Awards.
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