Community Chat

[JaneMarple]

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@Noel7 wrote:

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@truffle wrote:

Maybe you could have a private conversation with the landlord and ask him what kind of lease they're on.  I completely understand your situation and I think if the new tenants are there for the long term you should seriously think about buying a house since you cherish your privacy.  I gave up apartment living a long time ago and it was the best thing I've ever done.  Good luck! 

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@truffle

I wish her good luck, also.  I've read there is a film-like covering for a window you can get to place over it, like Saran Wrap it seemed, where people can't really see in but light comes in.  Maybe Home Depot would know.

@Noel7 It's the same product used on window tinting for cars.

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[IamMrsG]

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@Noel7 wrote:

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@truffle wrote:

Maybe you could have a private conversation with the landlord and ask him what kind of lease they're on.  I completely understand your situation and I think if the new tenants are there for the long term you should seriously think about buying a house since you cherish your privacy.  I gave up apartment living a long time ago and it was the best thing I've ever done.  Good luck! 

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@truffle

I wish her good luck, also.  I've read there is a film-like covering for a window you can get to place over it, like Saran Wrap it seemed, where people can't really see in but light comes in.  Maybe Home Depot would know.

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@truffle and @Noel7  She isn't concerned about them looking into her apartment.  She has blinds, "...I've always had (and the other 5 residents of the building) is to keep the kitchen blinds drawn to maintain privacy."  Her concern is that she might see into their apartment, or worse yet, get caught looking, "...when I leave I'm looking right into their apartment. This makes me feel uncomfortable as I'm not sure whether to acknowledge them if they are staring right at me."

[JaneMarple]

How about the O P keep her blinds drawn then she won't get the chance of ever looking into their home?

[september]

@IamMrsG  you're right.  Somehow, some posters got confused and thought the OP was having a problem with the new neighbors seeing into her apartment.  That was never the issue.  She doesn't want to see into their apartment, and thinks they should keep their shades/blinds closed.  

I restated my opinion that they should be able to  "let the sun shine in"!

[BalletBabe]

@SharkESorry but I am lmbo    hahahahahahaha

[Noel7]

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@september wrote:

@IamMrsG  you're right.  Somehow, some posters got confused and thought the OP was having a problem with the new neighbors seeing into her apartment.  That was never the issue.  She doesn't want to see into their apartment, and thinks they should keep their shades/blinds closed.  

I restated my opinion that they should be able to  "let the sun shine in"!

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It seems you missed her several comments regarding a concern about her own privacy. I sure wasn't "confused". 

I don't know why you want to make an argument out of this. 

[Miranda1550]

@pdlinda  It is not rude to be a private

person.  I lived in the same situation for years.

Not a good idea to socialize with people who 

live so close.  I would just say you will get,'back to them.  They will get the idea.  Especially since you

are retired, too many opportunities to,  "get together".

[NYC Susan]

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@Plaid Pants2 wrote:

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@pdlinda wrote:

To clarify:  The configuration of the bldg is on an "angle" so the kitchen windows face each other.  My kitchen window blind is drawn.  The only issue I have with their raised blind is when I leave to go out and can see directly into their home.  

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So, during that brief second that you pass by their window, don't look!

Easy-peasy, lemon squeezy!

Problem solved!

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Exactly!  This entire thing seems like a non-problem to me. 

[truffle]

Pdlinda states it is when she leaves that she feels uncomfortable as she might look, as it is in her view.  Pdlinda, when you leave just wear your sunglasses then no one will know if you are looking or not.  Do whatever comes natural under the circumstances and if that means look then look, they will not know.  It's not your fault that the window is right there and if they were concerned about a peeper they'd close their blinds or curtains.  

[NYC Susan]

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@SharkE wrote:

I'd be so happy I didn't get young people right next to me staying up all night drinking, partying and Lord knows what else going on all hrs. of the night and early morning.

I couldn't do apt. living,

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I've lived in apartments and houses, and have had far fewer problems with neighbors in apartments.