Being a good neighbour

Living off campus means that you are likely to be living side by side with local people in local communities.

Their lifestyle may be different to yours – they may work shifts or have children. Being a good neighbour isn't hard, just a little consideration is all that is required.

  Getting to know your neighbours

• Perhaps the single most important move you can make.
• Just knock on the door and introduce yourself or say hello when you spot each other on the street or in the garden.

Parties

• Give your neighbours notice of your intentions well in advance.
• Fix a reasonable finishing timing and stick to it.
• Limit the number of parties at each address – spread them out with your mates.
• Keep doors and windows closed.
• At the end encourage your guests to leave quickly and quietly.
• Don't forget to clean up and dispose of your rubbish properly.
• Please don’t drink in the front curtilage of your home

General Noise

• Not everyone will share your taste in music – keep the volume down to a reasonable level.
• Position speakers away from adjoining walls.
• Avoid shouting in the street and remember to be careful and quiet when you return home after a night out.

Offensive Behaviour

• You might think a poster or a note in your window is funny. A neighbour might think it is tasteless/offensive. Think about what others can see.
• Take your rubbish home or use proper bins
• Respect the property of others, particularly fences, walls, street furniture and parked cars.

Parking

• Parking in many places off campus is difficult. Think about whether you really need to bring a car to Belfast.
• Think about how you park your car as well as where – think about the emergency services and deliveries – can they get past?

• Contact your landlord should your property be in need of repair.
• Keep your garden and any surrounding areas free of rubbish