Living in an apartment comes with its highs and lows, a statement all apartment renters know to be true.

On one hand, we have the advantage of the elevator, views from up above (if you’re lucky), a compact space that doesn’t take up much cleaning and several other pros.

But as with anything else, living in an apartment also comes with several setbacks, such as these:

Recommended

Expat’s Kashta Adventure Inspires Flood Of Invites Across Saudi ArabiaA 13-Year-Old Saudi Podcast Host And Influencer Is Making Headlines!An Upcoming Ice Cube Hotel Has Everyone Buzzing With Excitement!

1. Crying children or babies

It almost makes you want to cry too. Especially if you’re trying to focus on finishing a book or anything work-related.

2. Those DARNED upstairs neighbors

It almost makes you want to go up there and ask if there were bricks for shoes while they ‘walk’ around their apartment.

3. Other peoples’ trash greeting you at the hallway as you make your way back to your apartment

🙂

4. The car park thief with Oscar-worthy acting skills

“These are designated? I had no idea!” are their most common phrases.

Don’t even get me started on those who take up two parking spots due to their lack of driving knowledge.

5. The unsolicited knowledge of your fellow floor-mates’ choice for lunch or dinner

This is when the real struggle comes in. If you’re hungry and can smell the tantalising scent of your neighbor’s kabsa, it could deter all efforts of a healthier lifestyle.

Conversely, no one really wants that samak scent infused with your own air freshener. It doesn’t work.

6. The building’s fire alarm goes off almost once every other day, you don’t even make a run for it anymore

So you have your watchman’s number on speed-dial, just to make sure, every single time.

7. Hearing the sound of doorbell at midnight, completely freaking out when suddenly…

Oh wait, it’s just the McDonald’s I ordered.