| Know your neighbors |
o Introduce yourself to your
neighbors
o Say “Howdy” when you see them
o Exchange phone numbers for emergency situations
o Ask neighbors to pick up your mail when you are on vacation |
| Parties |
Your neighbors will be the
ones to call the police if the party is too loud.
o Let your neighbor know in advance that you are having a party.
o Give your neighbors your number so they can call if the party
gets too loud.
o Clean up any mess from your party as soon as possible.
o Make sure that everyone present is over 21 if alcohol is served.
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| Noise |
Your too loud if you neighbors
can hear from their properties.
o Don’t leave barking dogs outside all day and night.
o Monitor noise levels, including the volume of your stereo
and TV, especially early in the morning and late at night.
Disorderly Conduct-Noise Violation
1st Offense $350
2nd Offense $425
3rd Offense $545
o After a third offense, it becomes a Class B Misdemeanor and
will be handled in the County Court.
o Noise citations are issued to every resident in the household.
o You can be taken to jail for failure to comply with complaints
after you have been warned. |
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| Parking |
o Park your car facing the
right direction (violation is $23 fine)
o Park in appropriately marked spaces
o Do not keep cars that don’t run sitting in your driveway
o Do not park on the grass (violation is $75 fine) |
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| Property
Appearance |
o Mow your lawn
regularly
o Keep couched inside the house, not on the porch
o Put away your trash can 12 hours after the garbage is collected
o Do not overflow your garbage can
o Gas grills must be 10 ft. away from property, but you may
have a charcoal grill (apartments only). Be sure to check with
your manager. |
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| Crime
Prevention |
The most common
crimes are vehicle burglary and theft. Follow these tips to
keep safe.
o Never leave keys in a vehicle
o Always lock the doors when away from your vehicle, even for
a short time.
o Remove items of value from the vehicle when possible, or put
in a place out of view.
o Remove “pull-put” style stereos (if equipped)
o Park in lighted areas
o Park in garages or on driveways, or near your apartment so
the vehicle can be viewed periodically
o Register the vehicle in the Help End Auto Theft (H.E.A.T)
Program with the College Station Police Department
o Get a car alarm |
