Helpful Hints – Being a Good Neighbor

Texas A&M University and Bryan/College Station Authorities work together to keep the neighborhood nice and safe. At Aggieland Apartment Finders, we want to help students and families enjoy their rental living spaces. Read our tips for being a good neighbor below and be sure to contact us if you have questions.

Know your neighbors

Introduce yourself to your neighbors
Say “Howdy” when you see them
Exchange phone numbers for emergency situations
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.

Let your neighbor know in advance that you are having a party.
Give your neighbors your number so they can call if the party gets too loud.
Clean up any mess from your party as soon as possible.
If alcohol is served then, make sure that everyone present is over 21

Noise
You’re too loud if your neighbors can hear you from their property.

Don’t leave barking dogs outside all day and night.
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

After a third offense, it becomes a Class B Misdemeanor and will be handled in the County Court.
Noise citations are issued to every resident in the household.
You can be taken to jail for failure to comply with complaints after you have been warned.

Parking

Park your car facing the right direction (violation is a $23 fine)
Park in appropriately marked spaces
Do not keep cars that don’t run sitting in your driveway
Do not park on the grass (violation is $75 fine)

Property Appearance

Mow your lawn regularly
Keep couches inside the house, not on the porch
Put away your trash can 12 hours after the garbage is collected
Do not overfill your garbage can
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.

Crime Prevention
The most common crimes are vehicle burglary and theft. Follow these tips to keep your property and yourself safe.

Never leave keys in a vehicle
Always lock the doors when away from your vehicle, even for a short time.
Remove items of value from the vehicle when possible, or put them in a place that is out of view.
Remove “pull-out” style stereos (if equipped)
Park in lighted areas
Park in garages or on driveways, or near your apartment so the vehicle can be viewed periodically
Register the vehicle in the Help End Auto Theft (H.E.A.T) Program with the College Station Police Department
Get a car alarm