Living in the same building can make setting boundaries tricky because tenants forget you are off the clock. The best approach is to kindly guide them back to your preferred process every single time they text. If they message you about a routine item, reply by asking them to submit it through your official maintenance system or email, depending on what you use. Avoid answering questions about minor issues right away, as replying instantly trains them to keep doing it. Gently remind them once in person or in writing about what constitutes an urgent repair versus a routine fix. Clear and consistent boundaries are the only way to get some peace and quiet in your own home.
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