Fueding Neighbors: how to stop playing Referee

[Michele Fischer]

Neighbors in one of our duplexes are not getting along. I know we need to get ourselves out of managing their conflicts, but I'm looking for some practical advice on how to do it.

- Early in the relationship what do you do to make it clear that they need to get along with their neighbors and not involve the landlord in squabbles?

- When conflict happens and they drag the landlord in, how do you deflect it back to them?

Thanks for any words of wisdom!

[Account Closed]

I would just tell them that it is not your responsibility to get involved in their disputes with each other and with neighbors. They need to handle it just as they would if they owned the property. Who would they call then? Tell them to learn to get along, call the cops if necessary, etc.