Being a Good Citizen and Neighbor
- Respect your neighbors and realize that college students are not the only persons living near you.
- Get to know your neighbors. Introduce yourself and create a sound relationship early.
- Maintain a respectable appearance of your property, including lawn and shrub overgrowth, shoveling of sidewalks, garbage disposal, unsightly porch furniture, etc. Make sure you understand what your landlord will maintain and what you are responsible for maintaining. Even if you do not have a yard and a porch to maintain, do your part to keep the entryway and foyer of your building neat and uncluttered.
- Be considerate of your parking habits, as this is a significant concern of your neighbors. Don't take up two spaces with one car; be careful not to block sidewalks; never block driveways and always consider safety implications.
- Keep within reasonable noise levels. Watch stereo levels and be respectful of your college neighbor as well as the family across the street.
