UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Be a Good Neighbor

Get to know your neighbors. It makes life more fun and safer. Respect their right to peace and quiet and keep your property clean and trash-free. Most of the conflicts between student tenants and their neighbors center around too much noise, too loud and rowdy parties and too much trash. Remember, whether you live on or off-campus, the Drug and Alcohol Policy of the University and the Student Code of Conduct apply to you just the same. 
Your neighbors can be your friends. If you need someone to watch your place while you are away, water your plants or lend you a hammer, they will be there for you. They can also direct you to fun places in the neighborhood and great places for a delicious, inexpensive meal. Get involved with the University Heights Neighborhood Association. 
Here is some important information regarding excessive noise, loud partying and trash:

Noise - It’s rude, it's disturbing and it’s against the law!

Loud music, noisy parties, gatherings in excess of the building capacity are also violations of the Indianapolis City Code. All residential leases, whether explicitly stated or implied, contain a basic right: the right to "Quiet Enjoyment". While this ensures your right to quietly enjoy full possession and use of the premises it also imposes on you the responsibility and obligation not to disturb your neighbors, whether the people living in your building or the people living next door or across the street. Some landlords attach to the lease a list of rules and regulations regarding noise, quiet hours, prohibited behavior/activity and clearly indicate that breach of these rules is breach of the lease. If you are in violation of your lease, the landlord will notify you of the violation. If after the notification the violation is repeated, the landlord can start eviction procedures against you. 
And now the good news:
You live in a neighborhood which has traditionally been home to many students, graduate and undergraduate. Year-round residents are aware of that and many enjoy the life and energy young people bring to a community.  But a lively community does not have to be a noisy community. If you continually spoil your neighbor's sleep and quiet time, your neighbor can spoil your fun.  Respect your neighbor and your neighbor will respect you. 

Remember, in the City of Indianapolis quiet hours are between 11PM and 7AM.
See accompanying sheet for Indy’s Noise & Nuisance Ordinances.

Be considerate. 
•	Keep the volume of your music down. Others don't have to like the same music you do. Turn the volume down during quiet hours. 
•	If you do have a party and expect the music to get a bit louder than usual, talk to your neighbors. Let them know you are going to have a party. They may put up with the inconvenience as long as parties are the exception, not the rule.
Be responsible and responsive.
•	If your neighbor complains to you about your loud music, your frequent partying and attending behavior, listen to him/her and try to correct the problem. Don't let the problem escalate. 
•	Neighbors can call the University of Indianapolis police or the City of Indianapolis police and you may first be warned and then cited for breaking the law. Don't let it come to that!

Address the issues before they become a matter of lease violation, city ordinance violation or breach of student conduct.
All this can spoil the fun you wanted to have in the first place. Enjoy your life off-campus but allow others to enjoy life, too.

Trash - Do the Right Thing! 

Make sure you know your obligations regarding trash disposal and recycling.

•	Know what the City trash collection day is in your area. If you live in University Heights, it is  Friday.  
•	Put your trash out after 4:00 pm the night before the pickup and before 7:00 am the day of.  Do not put your trash out at any other time during the week. 
•	Heavy trash day comes once a month, the first Friday of the month in University Heights. The City must be called to remove refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, ad hot water heaters.
•	Use sturdy trash bags, tie them securely and place them in the plastic or metal containers provided by the landlord.
•	Do not use cardboard boxes as containers for trash. You could be ticketed by the City if you do. Dispose of cardboard boxes with your trash. Dismantle boxes and bundle them securely to withstand wind and rain. 
•	Do not overfill trash containers. You may put out up to ten bags or three large trash containers.
•	Don't leave trash outside on your steps, sidewalk or a neighboring property. Don't place indoor couches on the front porch of you University Heights home. It's ugly, it's a fire hazard, and it's often a violation of your lease.

Check out these resources! 

University Heights Neighborhood
http://uheights.allindy.com

City of Indianapolis
http://www.indygov.org/home.htm

University of Indianapolis:
http://www.uindy.edu/

Mayor’s Action Center
327-4MAC