How do you deal with living in a bad neighborhood?
8 Tricks for Surviving a Bad Neighborhood
- Blend In! Nothing will make you more of a target then looking like you don’t belong in the neighborhood.
- Act Crazy.
- Never Keep Cash and Cards All In One Place.
- Don’t Walk.
- Beware of Teenagers.
- Know Where the Police Are.
- Sneakers and Boots Only.
- Know How to Defend Yourself.
What makes a neighborhood bad?
Besides high crime rate, illegal activities, which include taking drugs, drug dealing and prostitution, is also a characteristic of a bad neighborhood.
How can I protect myself when renting a home?
Protect yourself with contracts. You may not realize it, but you can contract liability out. You can make your tenant responsible for yard maintenance or snow removal, for example. Or you can make a contractor responsible for workman’s comp insurance.
What does it take to prevent crime?
Preventing crime from happening requires an active mind and body. It means paying attention to your instincts, to other people, and to your surroundings. It means constantly training your brain and limbs to act defensively. It is more than just a few martial arts moves.
What should you not do when you live next to a neighbor?
Here’s one thing: spraying toxic chemicals all over the neighborhood, especially without warning nearby residents (not to mention the horses and cows). You don’t specify whether this neighbor is a commercial orchard or simply a guy who loves peaches — but from your perspective, it doesn’t matter that much.
How can you protect yourself from construction negligence and liability?
Having and using good contracts, such as a lease, go a long way towards negligence and liability protection. Always insist on a written lease with tenants. Always insist on a written contract before working with any contractor. Have those contracts reviewed by competent professionals to make sure they will work in your area and in your favor.