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Students
Policy Statement
When choosing to live off campus it is important to identify and understand the responsibilities you have as both a tenant and a member of the community.
- Keep in mind that you live in a diverse neighborhood of professional people, families with children, and elderly people.
- Get to know your neighbors – you may need their help throughout the year.
- Remember, you are responsible for your guests’ actions. If your guests cause problems for the neighborhood, the problems ultimately become yours.
- Treat your neighbors as you would want to be treated.
- All neighbors must share the responsibility for keeping the neighborhood clean, safe, and peaceful.
- Everyone is subject to local, state, and federal laws. The following is a list of local laws and city ordinances that are stringently enforced in your neighborhood.
Barbecues/Grills – City of Syracuse fire ordinances prohibit the use of any open-flame device on porches, balconies, roofs, or inside structures. Grills must be placed at least 10 feet from any combustible material or structure. For more information, review the City of Syracuse Recreational Fires and Open Burning Guidelines.
Fireworks – Hand-held sparkling devices are permitted. However, non-hand-held devices, such as fireworks launched into the air and explode overhead, are illegal. Additionally, firecrackers, bottle rockets, and Roman candles and spinners are also illegal. Before using any hand-held sparkling firework, check for permission with your landlord or property manager.
Noise – The City of Syracuse noise ordinance prohibits excessive or unnecessary noise that can be heard across property lines. This includes playing a radio, stereo, television, musical instrument, or any other device in such a manner that its sound crosses property lines or enters an apartment or dwelling unit that is separate and distinct from the apartment or dwelling unit from which the noise originated. For more information, review the City of Syracuse Noise Prohibition Ordinance.
Open Containers – The City of Syracuse open container ordinance prohibits carrying open containers of alcoholic beverages on city streets and sidewalks. Review the Possession of Open Containers ordinance for more information.
Parking – Parking on front lawns and parking across sidewalks is illegal and a safety threat to pedestrians who are forced to walk off the sidewalks. Odd-even parking starts at 6 p.m. on odd days on the odd-number address side, and 6 p.m. on even dates on the even-number address side of the street. The Syracuse Police Department strictly enforces all parking regulations. Make sure ample legal parking exists at your apartment or on the street before you decide to rent the unit. More information is available on the City of Syracuse Parking Rules.
Pets – The City of Syracuse leash law requires your pet to be on a leash at all times unless fenced on your premises. This is for the safety of your pet as well as for the benefit of the neighborhood. In addition, the City requires that you clean up after your pet.
Snow Removal – It is usually the tenant’s responsibility to keep adjacent sidewalks clear of snow and other objects. In the University area, many people walk, and sidewalks that are not shoveled can be dangerous. Fines can be imposed for failure to maintain a clear sidewalk. For more information, review the City of Syracuse Snow Removal ordinance.
Trash – Garbage containers should not be put out prior to 8 p.m. the night before collection and should be removed by 7 p.m. on collection day. Signs on your street indicate the day of collection. All garbage should be placed in cans provided by your landlord. Recyclable materials are to be placed in the blue collection bin provided to you. The City of Syracuse Trash and Recycling page contains more information.
Student Conduct Code – It is important to realize that in addition to abiding by community standards and local and state laws, off-campus students are expected to adhere to the University’s Student Conduct Code. Off-campus students may receive judicial sanctions from the University for behavior that violates the Student Conduct Code.
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Date: June 2025