This public apartment note war got hilariously out of hand—here’s what happened next!
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If you’ve ever lived in an apartment block, you’ll know that sharing walls (and sometimes ceilings and floors) with your neighbours can be a bit of a mixed bag. On one hand, there’s the sense of community and the convenience of having people nearby. On the other, there’s the occasional noise, the odd cooking smell wafting through the hallways, and, as it turns out, the potential for a full-blown, passive-aggressive note war that has the whole building talking!
Recently, a story from an Aussie apartment block has gone viral for all the right (and wrong) reasons. What started as a simple request for a neighbour to stop smoking inside quickly escalated into a hilarious, petty, and very public exchange of handwritten notes—each one more outrageous than the last.
It all began, as these things often do, with a smell. One resident, fed up with the lingering odour of cigarette smoke in their supposedly smoke-free building, decided to take action. But instead of knocking on the culprit’s door for a friendly chat, they opted for the classic move: a pointed note, taped up for all to see.
‘Please stop smoking here! This is a smoke free apartment. It stinks up the whole building,’ the first note read.
Simple, direct, and—let’s be honest—a little bit passive-aggressive. But it didn’t end there.
Rather than apologising or quietly ceasing their smoky ways, the accused neighbour fired back with a two-word retort, scrawled in red pen: ‘Make me.’
What followed was a flurry of notes, each one upping the ante. Another neighbour chimed in, making things personal: ‘Maybe you should move! Plus your dogs stink up the whole building as well. We pay rent here too and should have the right to do what we like.’
But the pettiness didn’t stop at personal attacks. A fourth note, written in a bold burgundy felt pen, not only corrected the previous note’s grammar (adding an extra ‘o’ to ‘to’), but also delivered a pointed reminder: ‘You lost that right when you signed the lease to a non-smoking complex. Maybe you should have read the lease! So please stop.’
As one amused Reddit user put it, ‘Fixing the 'too' is top tier pettiness.’
When the Innocent Get Dragged In
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any more ridiculous, a fifth note appeared—this time from the building’s only dog owners, who had been unfairly accused of stinking up the place.
‘Hi, Dog owners here. We are not involved in this. Rude,’ they wrote, complete with a photo of their adorable (and apparently innocent) pups. ‘We are the only dog owners and know this is how apartment living is like with the smoking. This is our response to being dragged into this fight.’
The internet, of course, had a field day. ‘My favourite part is that cute dog looking surprised like, 'whom is stinky?!?! Surely not !!!'’ one commenter wrote. Another added, ‘Tbh those dogs do look like a couple of little stinkers.’
Why Do Apartment Note Wars Happen?
If you’re shaking your head in disbelief, you’re not alone. But these kinds of note wars are surprisingly common in shared living spaces. Why? Because, let’s face it, confronting a neighbour face-to-face can be awkward—especially when emotions are running high. Notes offer a way to vent frustrations without direct confrontation, but they also tend to escalate situations rather than resolve them.
And in the age of social media, these private squabbles can quickly become public entertainment. The original Reddit post about this note war attracted thousands of comments, with people from all over the world weighing in on who was right, who was wrong, and who had the best handwriting.
How to Handle Neighbour Disputes
While this story is good for a laugh, it’s also a reminder that living in close quarters requires a bit of patience, understanding, and—sometimes—a thick skin. If you find yourself in a similar situation, here are a few tips to keep the peace:
Have You Ever Been Caught in a Note War?
We’d love to hear your stories! Have you ever been involved in a neighbourly dispute that got out of hand? Did you resolve it peacefully, or did it spiral into a saga worthy of its own Reddit thread? Share your experiences in the comments below—bonus points for photos of any ‘stinky’ pets!
And remember, while apartment living can sometimes test your patience, it also provides plenty of opportunities for a good laugh. Just ask the residents of this now-infamous building!
What do you think, members? Who was in the right here—and who took the pettiness too far? Let us know below!
Recently, a story from an Aussie apartment block has gone viral for all the right (and wrong) reasons. What started as a simple request for a neighbour to stop smoking inside quickly escalated into a hilarious, petty, and very public exchange of handwritten notes—each one more outrageous than the last.
It all began, as these things often do, with a smell. One resident, fed up with the lingering odour of cigarette smoke in their supposedly smoke-free building, decided to take action. But instead of knocking on the culprit’s door for a friendly chat, they opted for the classic move: a pointed note, taped up for all to see.
Residents of a certain building have exchanged several notes in a written tirade. Image Credit: Reddit
‘Please stop smoking here! This is a smoke free apartment. It stinks up the whole building,’ the first note read.
Simple, direct, and—let’s be honest—a little bit passive-aggressive. But it didn’t end there.
Rather than apologising or quietly ceasing their smoky ways, the accused neighbour fired back with a two-word retort, scrawled in red pen: ‘Make me.’
What followed was a flurry of notes, each one upping the ante. Another neighbour chimed in, making things personal: ‘Maybe you should move! Plus your dogs stink up the whole building as well. We pay rent here too and should have the right to do what we like.’
But the pettiness didn’t stop at personal attacks. A fourth note, written in a bold burgundy felt pen, not only corrected the previous note’s grammar (adding an extra ‘o’ to ‘to’), but also delivered a pointed reminder: ‘You lost that right when you signed the lease to a non-smoking complex. Maybe you should have read the lease! So please stop.’
As one amused Reddit user put it, ‘Fixing the 'too' is top tier pettiness.’
When the Innocent Get Dragged In
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any more ridiculous, a fifth note appeared—this time from the building’s only dog owners, who had been unfairly accused of stinking up the place.
‘Hi, Dog owners here. We are not involved in this. Rude,’ they wrote, complete with a photo of their adorable (and apparently innocent) pups. ‘We are the only dog owners and know this is how apartment living is like with the smoking. This is our response to being dragged into this fight.’
The internet, of course, had a field day. ‘My favourite part is that cute dog looking surprised like, 'whom is stinky?!?! Surely not !!!'’ one commenter wrote. Another added, ‘Tbh those dogs do look like a couple of little stinkers.’
Why Do Apartment Note Wars Happen?
If you’re shaking your head in disbelief, you’re not alone. But these kinds of note wars are surprisingly common in shared living spaces. Why? Because, let’s face it, confronting a neighbour face-to-face can be awkward—especially when emotions are running high. Notes offer a way to vent frustrations without direct confrontation, but they also tend to escalate situations rather than resolve them.
And in the age of social media, these private squabbles can quickly become public entertainment. The original Reddit post about this note war attracted thousands of comments, with people from all over the world weighing in on who was right, who was wrong, and who had the best handwriting.
How to Handle Neighbour Disputes
While this story is good for a laugh, it’s also a reminder that living in close quarters requires a bit of patience, understanding, and—sometimes—a thick skin. If you find yourself in a similar situation, here are a few tips to keep the peace:
- Try a Friendly Chat First: Most issues can be resolved with a polite conversation. People are often more reasonable face-to-face than they are in writing.
- Know Your Rights: If your building is smoke-free, you have the right to a healthy environment. Check your lease and building rules.
- Get the Building Manager Involved: If things escalate, it might be time to bring in the professionals.
- Keep It Light: A little humour can go a long way. If you must leave a note, try to keep it friendly and constructive.
Have You Ever Been Caught in a Note War?
We’d love to hear your stories! Have you ever been involved in a neighbourly dispute that got out of hand? Did you resolve it peacefully, or did it spiral into a saga worthy of its own Reddit thread? Share your experiences in the comments below—bonus points for photos of any ‘stinky’ pets!
And remember, while apartment living can sometimes test your patience, it also provides plenty of opportunities for a good laugh. Just ask the residents of this now-infamous building!
