COMMUNITY LIVING

How to make your apartment sound-friendly
COMMUNITY LIVING
What are reasonable quiet hours?
In an apartment building or residential area, peace and quiet are essential for pleasant communal living. But what exactly are reasonable quiet hours? Is there a fixed rule, or does it depend on the situation?
tips for a cat in an apartment
COMMUNITY LIVING
How to keep your cat happy
A cat does not need a garden to be happy. It does, however, require the right environment: height, stimulation, safety, and a spot that is entirely its own. These 6 questions will help you determine if your apartment already meets those needs.
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A dog in an apartment building
A dog in an apartment building, is that even possible? Absolutely, and more and more residents are doing it. However, living with a dog on a few hundred square meters alongside dozens of other families does require some extra attention. With these 6 tips, you can ensure that your dog feels at home in the apartment building and that your neighbors continue to feel the same way.
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gezellige woonwijk
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How to foster respect between neighbors
How to foster respect between neighbors? 6 tips for a pleasant building.
Short answer: do not let yourself be discouraged; show up, prepare yourself, and feel free to request a written ballot. The Property Manager plays no role in this, as they remain neutral and do not chair the meeting themselves.
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How to handle that one “bossy” resident in your building
The distinction between common and private areas is the foundation of every co-ownership. It determines who is responsible for which part of the building, who bears the costs, and who decides on maintenance and works. A clear deed of division and a well-informed Owners Association prevent disputes and ensure transparent management of the building.
Heatwave in your apartment
COMMUNITY LIVING
6 summer sins in an apartment building
Practical tips to keep your apartment cool during a heatwave, save your terrace plants, and get through the summer without any hassle with your co-owners.
COMMUNITY LIVING
Living in an apartment for the first time
You have found your apartment, the key is ready, and now the real adventure begins. Apartment living is wonderful: less maintenance, often a prime location, and shared amenities that you could never afford on your own. However, there are also rules of the game that you never encounter with a house.
Your Owners Association in top form through management with vision
Many parents ask themselves this question when living in an apartment. Placing a stroller in the stairwell is practical, especially when space is limited inside. However, in most cases, the answer is no. In apartment buildings, the stairwell is a common area and, above all, an official escape route. This means it must remain free of obstacles.
COMMUNITY LIVING
Are you allowed to leave a stroller in the stairwell
Many parents ask themselves this question when living in an apartment. Placing a stroller in the stairwell is practical, especially when space is limited inside. However, in most cases, the answer is no. In apartment buildings, the stairwell is a common area and, above all, an official escape route. This means it must remain free of obstacles.