One thing that generates the most concern when you move into a new home is living with neighbours. How will they be? Will I fit into the community? Will they have different rules? These are some of the questions you indeed to ask yourself, but don’t worry! In addition to the statutes that set the community standards, we offer you some tips that, although essential, will help you maintain a good relationship with your residential community.

• Introduce yourself. It seems obvious, but believe it or not, it can make a difference in sharing problems or proposals with others.
• Communicate. Usually, friction or disagreements can arise when living together, therefore, you must communicate with your neighbours and seek solutions to your problems.
• Take care of shared spaces. It is a rule of basic civility, but just in case, don’t forget that you must take care of the common areas as if they were yours since, ultimately, they are part of your property.
• Pay your community fees. This fee is used to keep the building and common areas in good condition. You must pay your dues. If you stop paying or pay late, there could be misunderstandings.
• Avoid unnecessary noise at inappropriate hours. We appeal to common sense again. Though you have the right to celebrate, we remind you to think of others when you do. Similarly, you can avoid vacuuming, listening to loud music, or hanging a picture at nap time or night.
• Contribute to everyday expenses. Although, being part of a community also means paying for shared costs such as communal repair charges or provisions. These expenses contribute to improving the shared living spaces and are never an unnecessary expense.

We hope that these tips are useful in helping you to adapt to life in your community. Did we miss anything else? Do let us know what you think!