Hosting a Holiday Party? In an apartment, courtesy and consideration make life a little more pleasant for everyone, especially around holiday time when more people are entertaining. Remember these tips all year round and especially when you’re throwing your next party. Your neighbors will appreciate it! Be considerate when having guests over. » Your guests are your responsibility, and you may be accountable for any reckless behavior or disputes between your guests and another tenant. » Some apartment properties don't mind guest accommodation. In such cases, it is a good idea to give your neighbors a heads-up that you have visitors. » Avoid having big parties or loud get-togethers on weeknights. Turn down the volume by 10pm, even on weekends. Alert your neighbors to parties. » If you're planning a party, be sure to give your neighbors plenty of warning and let them know when it's going to start and how long you expect it to go on. » Leave them a telephone number to contact if they need to ask you to turn it down. » If you get on well with your neighbors, why not invite them too? When it comes to the party itself, stick to your agreed arrangements and ask your guests to be considerate when leaving. Follow the building’s parking rules. » Remind your guests that they cannot park in a spot just because it’s empty when they arrive; it is probably someone’s assigned spot! » Other tenants have the right to report parking violations to the property management, which could lead to inquiries or possible towing. Even if a person never uses his/her space, it is never okay to assume that you can use it. » Respect all parking spaces and make sure you're within your own space lines. Be considerate about the noise level inside your apartment, being particularly mindful of neighbors who live below you. This is one of the most common complaints that managers receive. » Avoid walking around your apartment on wood fl oors in your shoes (and ask your guests to do the 18 DECEMBER, 2016 | WWW.QNS.COM | LEFRAK CITY COURIER same). Instead, put them on just before you leave your apartment and remove them when you enter. » Thick padding underneath rugs or wall-to-wall carpeting is important in order to reduce as much noise as possible for your neighbor below. » Use vacuums or other loud appliances on the weekends or when you know that people are at work. Don’t use them too early in the morning when most people are still asleep. » Turn the volume down on radios and televisions, and keep speakers off the fl oor to minimize disturbing neighbors who live below you. Be courteous when entering and exiting your apartment. » Keep conversation low in hallways. Loud talking can disturb your neighbors. » Close doors behind you quietly. Main building and apartment doors can create a lot of noise, so don't let them slam or shut by themselves. Be considerate about trash removal. » Be sure to securely fasten your garbage bags before hauling them to the garbage chute. Open garbage bags not only spread rubbish to the ground when a truck fl ings it back, but also attracts animals. resame). Holiday Party!
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