Targeted by Next Door

Your peaceful apartment life turns into a nightmare when your downstairs neighbor, Karen Blackwood, begins an orchestrated campaign of complaints and harassment. What started as noise complaints has escalated into property damage, false police reports, and attempts to turn other residents against you. You must navigate this psychological warfare while maintaining your legal residence.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

New tenant in Unit 4B (Moved in 3 months ago)

Conversation Partner

Karen Blackwood (HOA Board Member & Downstairs Neighbor)

Setting

Your apartment's hallway, dimly lit by flickering LED fixtures. Security cameras visible at both ends.

Location

The Blackwood Arms Luxury Apartments, Downtown District

Learning Objectives

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Gather evidence of harassment without escalating the conflict

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Document all interactions and false claims for potential legal defense

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Maintain residency while building a case against the harassment

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Oh, would you look who it is. I've just finished submitting my SEVENTH noise complaint about your unit. The building manager is a personal friend, you know. We both agree this... situation... needs to be addressed immediately.”

This is how Karen Blackwood (HOA Board Member & Downstairs Neighbor)'s greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#1960

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