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Is it possible for an neighbor's apartment to have mice but not mine? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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I just found out that my neighbor that I share a wall with is moving out because of "the mouse issue." This is the first I've heard about it. I'm pretty sure I don't have mice. I haven't found any chewed food packaging or what looks like mouse droppings. I do have a cat but I'm not confident he would know how to kill a mouse. I've never seen him chase anything on the floor but I know he will chase flying insects. I also haven't been presented with any "presents." Could he really be keeping the mice from my apartment by just his scent?

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[–] 7 points 1 year ago* (15 children)

Why is there an assumption OP is renting? And why in the world is this the top voted comment? It has absolutely nothing to do with the question.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    No, you're right. I assumed they were renting because of the use of "apartment" and "moving out" vs "selling". But as for relevance, they were showing valid concern for the possibility of a rodent infestation. What to do about it would be a logical next step, no?

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I guess it's solid advice that most people didn't think about. If OP happens to not be paying rent, this comment is just irrelevant. But if OP is like the majority of users reading this comment, a little lightbulb will turn on and they'll appreciate it

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago (7 children)

    Apartments are by definition rented. If they're individually owned, they're condominiums.

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  • [–] 18 points 1 year ago* (6 children)

    Huh. That's the first time I've ever heard that definition. TIL. Googling it, it seems to be a cultural thing and very much depends which country you live in.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago (5 children)

    Yep, it's not the case where I live. Besides, is there a secret third name it must have for you to call it by when you don't know the resident's ownership status?

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    I own and live in a condo, and sometimes call it an apartment., because condo sounds bougie to me. Especially because I happen to know the building was built as apartments and converted later. Lots of people rent condos as well, so they have a landlord, the owner of the unit. Anyway, you can usually say apartment to give the idea it's a multifamily dwelling.

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