Being a Good Neighbor

You can create a friendly relationship with your neighbors by following a few guidelines. Review the tips below for being a considerate neighbor.

  • Get to know your neighbors! Introduce yourself when you move in and be friendly and greet your neighbors when you meet outdoors.
  • If you feel comfortable, provide your telephone number to your neighbors so they can contact you with any concerns they may have.
  • Ask if there is a SafeStreets or Neighborhood Watch program you can participate in.
  • Maintain the yard and sidewalk. Per Denver city law, you must shovel your sidewalk within 24 hours of the end of the snowfall
  • Keep the noise down and be a responsible host by keeping your parties to a controllable amount of people. Inform your neighbors when you are having a party and ask them to contact you directly if it is getting too loud, rather than calling the police first. Denver noise ordinance laws take effect at 10pm.
  • Drive with consideration. Side streets have slower speed limits than main thoroughfares
  • Park with care and know the parking rules. Be sure not to take up two spots on the street and discuss parking arrangements.
  • Control your pets. Don’t let you dog bark all day or run wild on the street
  • Be courteous when using the laundry facilities in an apartment. Quickly change your loads to free up the machines.
  • Never smoke inside. Smoke travels quickly and can get sucked up into vents and go to other units.
  • Pick up after your pets on walks. Don’t leave this to be someone else's problem.
  • During winter and summer breaks, you can let your neighbors know when you will be out of town so they can keep an eye on your property.
  • If issues arise, talk to your neighbors, engage in dialogue. This creates a sense of community in your neighborhood. Be specific when planning strategies to overcome the situation. If problems continue, contact your landlord or property manage.

Remember that although this is a “College Town”, many families and non-students in the area want a peaceful, quiet neighborhood to call their own, and off-campus students are a central part of that.