Well, you wouldn’t be alone in that feeling as dozens of people have taken to social media to share their own experiences with annoying neighbours.
From playing loud music well past bedtime or leaving smoke alarms on for days, users in the Reddit group r/AskReddit had some odd experiences to share.
5 of the most annoying things neighbours have ever done
Leaving a smoke alarm on
One Reddit user revealed they were once forced to listen to constant beeping from a smoke alarm with a low battery.
Sharing: “Move out and leave the smoke alarm on low battery. I considered smashing the window in one time to change the battery.”
A good reminder to always check your smoke alarm battery.
Karaoke Party
Another person shared how a neighbour once had a karaoke party that nearly shattered the windows.
Writing: “After lockdown, our neighbours at the back had a karaoke party and were screaming Queen songs at an obnoxiously loud level until midnight.
“It was actually like they were trying to shatter the windows.”
However, some thought the karaoke was fair and not something to complain about: “Meh. Everybody should be able to let loose sometimes and an occasional party shouldn’t be a big deal, especially if it only lasts until midnight.”
Burning coal
One Reddit user said that the most annoying neighbour habit they had to deal with was burning coal that would smell bad.
What’s the most annoying thing that’s happened to you? (Image: Getty)
Sharing: “Burning coal to heat their house in the middle of the city. It smells like animal s**, like just use gas please.”
Bright lights at night
Arguably one of the most annoying things a neighbour can do is leave a light on all night.
As one Reddit user explained: “Turned his bright lights on every night shining in my bedroom” making for a very restless night’s sleep.
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Leaving
Topping the most annoying thing a neighbour can do, one Reddit user said: “Became my friend and left,
“It wasn’t their choice to move though. House got sold.”
Sharing empathy, another user commented: “Think I definitely remember our best neighbours more than the annoying ones.”
What is the most annoying thing a neighbour did to you?