Dealing with noisy neighbors, unruly pets, and constant rule-breaking can be exhausting and stressful. Many homeowners struggle with maintaining boundaries, protecting their property, and finding ...

Dog owners may be fined by the city if barking is a nuisance.

I moved into a town house, and my neighbor’s sweet dog barks frequently for 30-plus minutes at a time when they are gone. It’s quite frustrating. I have had a dog and know it can be challenging. I ...

Dear Lucas: I recently moved into my neighborhood, and on multiple occasions I have noticed the same neighbor’s dog wandering the street. Every time, I politely shoo the dog back to its house, knock ...

I live in an apartment building that I like, except I think it has one too few elevators. There are two of them, and one of them is out of order not infrequently. I have a dog. There are residents in ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I stole my neighbor’s dog. He’s asking for the dog back, but I told him no. To add context to the situation, my neighbor has been mistreating this dog since he first got him over a ...

A woman sought advice from the Reddit community after becoming frustrated with her neighbor’s dog repeatedly peeing on her porch. She and her boyfriend recently moved into a “lovely townhouse in a ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I stole my neighbor's dog. He's asking for the dog back, but I told him no. To add context to the situation, my neighbor has been mistreating this dog since he first got him over a ...

Welcome to “Apartment Department,” Curbed’s advice column by Clio Chang. Join us every other Wednesday for questions about making peace with noisy-sex neighbors, the nuances of roommate fridge ...