Redditor's Urgent Laundry After Dog Accident Leads To Conflict With Nasty Neighbor

"She's previously insisted that we follow a laundry schedule."

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• March 17, 2023

Living in an apartment building can be a great way to enjoy the benefits of urban living, such as convenience and access to amenities. However, it can also present unique challenges, one of which is getting along with neighbors.

One of the most common sources of conflict between neighbors in an apartment building is noise. Whether it's loud music, a barking dog, or simply footsteps, noise can quickly become a nuisance to those living nearby.

It's important to be considerate of neighbors and to follow any rules or regulations related to noise levels. Shared spaces, such as laundry rooms and common areas, can also be a source of conflict.

OP, who lives in an apartment complex with a shared laundry room, had previously been asked by their neighbor to follow a laundry schedule in which OP gets Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. However, the neighbor has broken this agreement on several occasions without any complaint from OP.

One day, when it was not OP's laundry day, they had to wash their dog's soiled pillow and blanket due to an emergency. However, the neighbor removed OP's wet laundry from the machine and placed it in a bag on the staircase.

When OP decided to continue washing their laundry, the neighbor blocked the washing machine with her body and swore at OP when they asked her to move aside.

Although OP felt like they breached the agreement and used their body to force the neighbor out of the way, many commenters on the post suggested that the neighbor's behavior was inappropriate and advised OP to communicate with their landlord about the issue.

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OP asks:

OP lives in an apartment complex with a shared laundry room, and had previously been asked by their neighbor to follow a laundry schedule

One day, when it was not OP's laundry day, they had to wash their dog's soiled pillow and blanket due to an emergency.

OP found their laundry out of the machine

When OP decided to continue washing their laundry, the neighbor blocked the washing machine with her body and swore at OP when they asked her to move aside.

But OP retaliated, and now wonders if what they did was wrong.

OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the a-hole:

"No one gets to make rules about your complex except the landlord."

OP replied:

The nerves...

OP replied:

OP should contact the landlord

This Redditor says:

The "laundry agreement" is dead. Long live the new agreement!

The bottom line is:

Shared spaces, such as laundry rooms and common areas, can also be a source of conflict. As in the case of OP in the previous article, disagreements over laundry schedules can lead to tension between neighbors.

It's important to communicate with neighbors and try to find compromises that work for everyone involved. Overall, getting along with neighbors in an apartment building requires patience, communication, and a willingness to compromise.

While conflicts may arise from time to time, it's important to address them calmly and respectfully in order to maintain a peaceful living environment. However, most of the time, it is easier said than done.

Damjan