r/aptliving

Help me out and the sub here 🤞

I’ve started noticing this: If I sneeze, move around, wash dishes, or make another ordinary noise in my apartment, the tenant above sometimes makes a noticeable stomping sound almost immediately afterward, seemingly directly above wherever I am.

At this point, I’m wondering whether they can
actually hear me that clearly, even though this is a relatively new building. Could normal sounds from my apartment—such as dishes, footsteps, or even sneezing—really be that noticeable to someone living above me?

For those who live in newer apartment buildings, how much can you realistically hear from the unit below?

And if an upstairs neighbor repeatedly stomps immediately after hearing noise from below, would you interpret that as them being bothered by the noise, or could there still be another explanation?
I’m trying to figure out whether I’m noticing a genuine pattern or becoming overly sensitive to normal apartment sounds.

I’m going to Washtenaw community college staring the 24th and was looking at apartments nearby, so far I’ve looked at both Arbor Haus and Spice Tree Apartments. I’ve heard mixed reviews about both. I would love extra input from anyone. Spice Tree is cheaper and has a carpeted room which I really like also a free gym but you have to pay to do laundry and ac seems worse than Arbor Haus. Arbor Haus has way less community. Arbor Haus is more expensive. I really like both rooms. Spice Tree offered more deals as well but seems way more difficult to live with expenses wise. I genuinely don’t know what to decide on. Please help!!

I’ve lived in two Gaithersburg apartment complexes and due to the severity of this issue, I’m trying to find a different place to live. I’m willing to move anywhere within the state of Maryland. I’ve lived in one of the Camden properties, and in a place in Old Town.

Both places are non-smoking complexes that are filled with daily smoke.

I’m in my twenties, and I’m not against those who are smokers whatsoever. I understand that it’s medical for some and some can’t live without it. It saddens me however that people aren’t willing to respect shared spaces, often smoke (what feels like constantly) in their homes, or don’t pursue less obstructive methods of consumption.

Both of my close friends are severe asthmatics. My other close friends are recovering smokers. My cat, who is my everything, is a severe asthmatic as well. I moved to these places because I hoped the air would be clear, and my place would be without a strong smell. My job requires me to work with extremely old antiques that could be destroyed by the smoke, or if they catch the smell.

After testing the air quality in both places, it’s not ideal for our health. My friends have had to leave due to being overwhelmed by the smell or the smoke. It’s been hard to get the smell off of the walls of the unit I moved to. I’ve used weather strips, door covers, air fresheners, humidifiers, air purifiers, and it’s still unbearable. I’m afraid to report the smokers because I’ve heard horror stories from other residents about confrontations, and I’m unable to hold my own in that situation physically. I’ve reported this to the leasing office and they’re able to knock on doors, but it does put them in danger, and there’s no guarantee of a solution. It also may paint me as a target if I’m shown on the ring doorbell of the offending room. Should law enforcement be involved if it gets to that level?

It seems like every no smoking apartment still smells strongly of smoke in this area and I’m in search of places to live where this isn’t the case, that are in the 1,600-2,000 price range. It’s hard to make peace with the fact that it feels like there’s no escape, and the issue is so severe in my current complex. I don’t know if I should call the police for something that’s simply suspicion of smoke coming from a certain door, and I don’t know who I’m able to complain to where things will actually be addressed. Either a warning, a fine, or lease breaking feels like a good course of action due to the frequent lease violation of a no smoking complex. People are permitted to smoke outside, and there’s a Main Street where they can as well. I’ve had issues with maintenance men smelling strongly of smoke when they enter my home, and it’s enough to make my cat have an attack. My ac unit takes air from the outside, and with so many people smoking on balconies and in the public spaces, the smell enters my home. What else can I do? And is there anywhere left with clean air or at the very least more conscientious smokers?

Hi!
So I been looking for an apartment in the southbay. Cali. LA.

Why does NO ONE allow pets?

I really want to rescue one but literally I can’t because no one accepts them unless I buy a house or something which is not possible for me at this time.

Side note this is why there’s so many pets at the shelter:(

I have autism and really struggle with change. I have lived in my apartment for 4 years however these neighbours moved in above me two years ago. Prior to that I had the nicest most quiet family living above me they even had kids. These new ones are so noisy and allow their kids to stomp and cause thuds all day and night. I'm losing my mind. I can't sleep, I can't relax, I can't even cook or walk around. I had such a severe meltdown last year that I broke my tv because I was so overwhelmed.

I've complained to the landlord numerous times and they won't doing anything. I've asked the council for help and they've also dismissed it without even investigating. I've even called the police who said they can't do anything. I'm losing my mind. No one will help. They have even resorted to stomping even louder if I move around or do anything in my apartment. I have told the police they are retaliating and I told the council but again nobody cares. I really don't want to move because I'm so attached to my apartment. Will this be the only option?

I am a 21F living in an apartment complex and I saw a girl around my age crying in the hallway. I wanted to ask her if she was okay, but she was wearing headphones and I didn’t want to pry. I had some feelings of regret not saying anything, but I have no way of checking in on her to see if she needs anything. I’ve lived at different apartment complexes over the years and never got to know any of the people living at any of them. Is it proper to introduce yourself to your neighbors? I plan on staying at this place for a while so maybe it’s a good idea? I’m not on Reddit often so I don’t even know if this is the right place for this post so please go easy on me if this isn’t the correct use.

long story short i have been dealing with an odor in my apartment along with a list of various other things and possible mold for MONTHS, i've complained so much to them they can smell it and can't find the source. I was offered 2 choices one was to transfer apartments the other was to break my lease without fees on july 30th i got that email giving me then 2 choices. i submitted my 60 days to leave and get a email back saying i have to pay $2k+ to break my lease now. what should i do? i have everything in writing. she went back on her word. i asked her could i take some time to decide she said yes, it's been 1-2 weeks. now they are clueless

How do you guys ventilate your dorm if the windows don't open?? (University Towers)

What is the most frustrating point in the whole apartment searching process in USA? I am doing some user research to solve some potential issues and design a usable solution.

Recently moved to an apartment in another state. Just received bill from previous apartment management. I was billed to repair a watermark on the ceiling from when the tenant above me had a leak. I am being billed to replace the shower head which was damaged by hard water deposits. I am also being billed for trash which is 2.5 times my highest monthly bill for this service. Do I have any recourse? I assume if I ignore the bill they will eventually send me to collections.

I’m curious about how people decided what to buy when moving into an apartment.

A lot of apartment checklists list hundreds of items, but they don’t always explain what you actually need before moving, what can wait until after you live there for a while, or what you may never need.

For people who have already moved in:

• What did you buy that you later realized you didn’t need?
• What important item did you forget or wish you had bought earlier?
• What was the hardest part about deciding what to buy first?

I’d be interested in hearing what you learned from the experience.

I’m curious about how people decided what to buy when moving into an apartment.

A lot of apartment checklists list hundreds of items, but they don’t always explain what you actually need before moving, what can wait until after you live there for a while, or what you may never need.

For people who have already moved in:

• What did you buy that you later realized you didn’t need?
• What important item did you forget or wish you had bought earlier?
• What was the hardest part about deciding what to buy first?

I’d be interested in hearing what you learned from the experience.