Our neighbors, coworkers, or roommates can surprise us in many ways. Some are kind and considerate, while others can be quirky or downright puzzling. Online users recently shared hilarious and strange stories about the people living next door — and they don’t disappoint.

From a woman who redirected all her visitors to her neighbor’s intercom, to a man whose pregnant wife made him move furniture at midnight, these tales show just how unpredictable neighborly life can be. One even found out his new neighbors repainted his entire house without permission!

There were also funny misunderstandings — like a neighbor mistaken for a flirt when she was actually a private tutor, or a parrot that kept turning the lights on because it couldn’t sleep in the dark.

And finally, a couple moved into their dream apartment, only to endure months of loud “renovation” noises. When the husband went to complain, the neighbor smiled and said, “Oh, we’re not renovating — we teach repair classes every day. Would you like to join?”