Be A Good Neighbor

No matter where you choose to live, chances are, you will have neighbors.  Keep in mind that the way you maintain your home and your lifestyle will affect those around you.  Below are some tips on being a good neighbor.

• Get to know your neighbors.  Take the first step and walk over and introduce yourself.
• Learn the names of those who live around you in case you need them for assistance later on.
• They may not all be students, so be respectful of their different lifestyles, especially if they have children.
• Obey traffic laws in your neighborhood.  There may be small children or pets in the area.
• Don’t park on your lawn or on your neighbors’ lawn.
• Don’t block your driveway or mailbox and don’t block your neighbors’ drive or mailbox.
• Don’t use furniture or appliances that are not manufactured for outdoor use on the outside of your house or apartment.
• Be sure to keep the outside of your house or apartment clean as well as the inside.
• Don’t take up too much street parking space. Be considerate of others who need street parking space.
• Take care of any pets you may have inside or outside.  Be courteous of your neighbors and quiet a barking dog, especially at night.
• Let your neighbors know if you are planning on having a party and give them a phone number to call if they feel things are getting too loud or there are concerns.
• It is your responsibility to make sure your guests abide by any laws or ordinances for your neighborhood.
•  Become familiar with city ordinances that may affect you such as don’t leave your garbage cart on the street for more than 24 hours after pick up, maintain your yard, keep noise levels within an acceptable level, only 2 unrelated people can live together in a dwelling in the Historic district and only 3 unrelated in other areas except in specified (U) overlay zoned structures.  Ask your Landlord if you have questions.