How to Host a Party in an Apartment Without Getting Busted or Thrown Out

It's happened to everyone. You've hosted a party, favorite lite beverage in hand, drinking games ‘round the round table, and some intense music that I’m sure was carrying to the building over, when suddenly around 3:20 a.m., a knock at the door by the local “proud to protect and serve” asking you to break it up (and shut it up). Time to think on a better party-throwing method to head off homelessness. Be sure and keep these tips from http://www.apartmenthomeliving.com in mind before you throw another busted party.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Have a plan.
   Ok, so this may be a bit more difficult than simply calling everyone up at 7 p.m. for a party at 9, but a plan can head off disaster. My favorite? “Official” poker night, complete with the hats, the coinage (paper if you can afford it), and really good food…not just chips. What this accomplishes? Quieter music and inability to dance due to being full.
   If you keep down the sound, you’ll keep down the citations.
2. Prepare the neighbors
   What do I mean by prepare them? Invite them! What this accomplishes? Lack of people to report you to the office and local p.d. because they’re all involved in the 1-11.
3. Take it outside
   This may seem counter-intuitive. Not necessarily. A party by the pool or a grill-out can often remain a tad calmer than a party without all the outdoor distraction. Even better-Plan a midnight volleyball or dodgeball game in a park close to the homestead and bring those dumb glow sticks…only Bambi and Thumper will be kept awake, and as long as you don’t have a giant strobe light to shine in their eyes while driving away, you should be fine. Extra hint: Stay clear of glass bottles. Most parks don’t allow them.
4. # Plan a dinner party
   Yah, I’m kidding. Seriously though, take the party to a cheap nearby Bar and Grill with live music or a juke box. A good group of friends, great food, and a little tunage always means awesome times. And the clincher of the whole thing: NO CLEANUP! (Remember to tip your servers.)
5. Plan a beginning with the end in mind
   Mom used to say that nothing good happens after midnight. She obviously has never been to a slammin’ after-party. Like tip # 4, you want to go out on the town, but still want to play host a little at your place. Not a problem. If you really want to insure that you won’t have to lay your head next to Gary, the guy under the bridge, take mom’s advice a little and invite friends to pre-party instead of an after party. Then head out on the town around 11 p.m. What this accomplishes? An awesome start to a night out, got to show off your digs, and got to play host without upsetting the neighbors.