Off-Campus Life

Upcoming Educational Programs
Neighborhood Services will be hosting three HOA educational sessions.  All sessions are free and run from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Community Room located at 215 N Mason.   
 
Thursday, October 22-Your Rights and Responsibilities as an Owner
Being part of a community means sharing a common desire to promote community.  This entails striking a reasonable, logical balance between the best interests of individual owners and those of the community as a whole.  This presentation focuses on what this can means for homeowners and how they can be a positive resident in their community.

 Tuesday, November 10-Outstanding Governance
How a board of directors governs an association is essential in creating livable communities where residents look forward to coming home.  This class examines the role of the board of directors, committees and homeowners and the importance of homeowners working together for the benefit of the community.

-Ginny Sawyer

Landlord Training - March (October is filled, call now to be on the March waiting list)
Neighborhood Services will host a 2-part Landlord Training class geared towards landlords with rental property in Fort Collins. Click here for more information.

Join the Community: Meet a Neighbor

Meeting your neighbors is the first step towards joining the community. Being a good neighbor is the second step. Find out if you are a good neighbor by taking our Good Neighbor Quiz. 

Suggestions:

1.  Neighbor Contacts - Consider meeting your neighbors and providing some background information. Let them know  your occupation, name, major, etc. This lets neighbors see you as a person instead of just "another student." Get to know them; ask about their experience in Fort Collins and what expectations they have for the community. *If throwing a party, consider posting neighbor notices, available at the OCL, on your neighbors' doors, letting them know you are having a party.*

2. Be Considerate - Simple acts of kindness help create good relations between neighbors. Watch where you park. Dont let your lawn get out of regulation. Keep the noise down. Take your trashcan back from the curb after trash day.

3. Remember that you live in a diverse community - Not everyone living in your community is going to be a student, or have a lifestyle similar to yours, please respect others' rights. Thank you for helping to create a respectful atmosphere!

Join the Community: Adopt a Neighbor

 Would you like to help a neighbor-in-need prepare his or her yard for the winter months? CSU’s Off-Campus Life and the City of Fort Collins’ Neighborhood Services Office are working together to recruit volunteers for our annual fall cleanup project.  Volunteers are needed to rake leaves, pick up litter, and trim bushes for homeowners around Fort Collins. The program benefits neighbors who have limited family support and no other means to do yard work. This is an excellent way to become involved in the community and meet new people. Click here for more information.

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 Last update: 09/23/09