Problems with your neighbours? Take a calm first step.
Choose what is going on. You get ready-made messages to raise it in a friendly, clear way.
✓ Messages designed to de-escalate, based on experience advising on neighbour nuisance and community mediation.
What is bothering you?
✓ Not satisfied? Money back within 14 days! · ✓ Instant download · ✓ No subscription
How it works
1
Choose your situation
Read what works and see what you get.
2
Download your document
A document you can edit straight away.
3
Send it in your own words
Adjust it, send it and keep track of what happens.
Dit is een paragraaf. Klik hier om je eigen tekst toe te voegen.
Problems with your neighbours? Take a calm first step.
A calm message helps you raise a neighbour problem without needlessly damaging the relationship.
✓ 14-day money-back guarantee · ✓ Instant download, no subscription · ✓ Based on neighbour mediation experience
Which help is right for you?
Neighbour problem pack · €17.49
A Word document with five sample messages: an initial message in three lengths (short, medium-length and detailed), a friendly reminder and a final message. If the nuisance continues, the final message announces a possible next step involving a third party and invites your neighbour to keep working towards a solution together. With background information, a legal framework and an incident diary.
Personal help
Ask a question · €4.95
Get a focused answer to your question about the situation with your neighbours.Have your message checked · €9.95
Have the tone, clarity and structure of your message reviewed.Have a message written · €24.95
Receive a personalised message suited to your situation.
You will receive a reply by email within 2 working days after payment.
Why a written message helps
Problems with neighbours affect you in your own home. Knocking on their door can feel like a big step. If you are already irritated, your message is also harder to get across and your neighbours are more likely to become defensive. A written message gives you both more room: you can choose your words carefully, and your neighbours can read it calmly. That improves the chances of a good conversation, without needlessly damaging the relationship.
Sample messages, practical next steps and an incident diary help you raise neighbour problems with care. Take time to choose your words and keep track of what you do.
A step-by-step approach
Not sure where to start? Explore the overview: from a first message or conversation to making arrangements, recording incidents and seeking help if needed. Choose the step that fits your situation.
Explore the approach
Would you rather prepare a conversation?
Would you prefer to knock on their door, or talk after sending a message? The conversation guide helps you clarify your request, open calmly and handle difficult reactions. It includes sample phrases for talking and making arrangements.
Explore the conversation guide
Does the problem keep returning?
With the prepare your records and request for help pack, you organise incidents, earlier messages and arrangements. Keep a clear overview and prepare a factual request for help from a landlord, housing provider or other appropriate organisation.
View the records and request for help pack
Prefer personal help?
Not sure what to do next, or would you like someone to look over your own message? As well as the packs, we offer personal help: ask a question from €4.95, have your message checked or get a message written for you. You'll receive a reply by email within 2 working days.
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