Triplex - Neighbor From Hell

[Anthony Fecarotta]

I moved into a triplex this year. Unfortunately since moving in I've discovered the neighbors directly across the hall are some of the worst humans I've ever encountered. My triplex is 3 different owners, and we have no HOA. The bad neighbors chain smoke inside their unit and make all the other units smell like cigarettes. I've tried being reasonable with them, but their response today was to put a giant fan outside their door and aim it at my apartment so thru are literally blowing smoke into my unit. On top of that they refuse to agree to any necessary renovations that need to be done on the property. I've even offered to pay and they say no. I've done my research and it seems as there is no state or village law that I can find saying they can't smoke in their own unit even if it affects the health and quality of life of other occupants.

I spoke with the other owners and they are 100% on board with taking action with me. This is my first property so I'm not sure how we would go forward with forming an association; even though I can't force them to join an association. I spoke with an attorney today who said I might be able to sue them. Any and all feedback is appreciated. Thank you.

[BOB CRANEY]

@Anthony Fecarotta

It’s hard to fight an entrenched neighbor who is a professional tool. You waste time, patience and it becomes a drain on you emotionally and financially. Imagine you finish your rehab and put the property on the market and your end buyer gets wind of Smokey the ***** next door. When they ask you about the neighbors, will you have to compromise yourself and said they aren’t so bad, Just to get a sale. It’s painful to learn about these situations after you moved in, but anytime you have a property in close proximity to others, like condos, attached rowhomes, townhomes etc, there is a good chance there will be a less than desirable neighbor near by. Cut your loss and sell/move and take the lessons you learned to your next opportunity.