For the latest statewide COVID-19 restrictions, see the City of New Haven website.
Living off campus comes with both freedom and responsibilities. You are a part of a community with neighbors who have families and demanding schedules, not unlike Yale students. It is important that you remain cognizant of your impact on the people around you
Living off campus comes with both freedom and responsibilities. You are a part of a community with neighbors who have families and demanding schedules, not unlike Yale students. It is important that you remain cognizant of your impact on the people around you
For the latest statewide COVID-19 restrictions, see the City of New Haven website.
For a comprehensive explanation of landlord and tenant’s rights and responsibilities, see the Connecticut Guide to Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities (PDF).
Please see the State of Connecticut’s Guide to Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities (PDF).
As a Yale student living in the New Haven community, we urge you to be courteous to and respectful of your neighbors. Beyond considerations of viral infections and containment, off-campus students must be cognizant of any possible negative impact their presence might have on their neighbors or neighborhoods in the form of:
Repeated complaints and a record of violations may result in:
Your neighbors may call the city health department with concerns of COVID-related violations or other problematic behavior.
Here are a few ways to begin building relationships within whatever community you choose to join:
People living within the community are generally interested in knowing who their neighbors are, particularly if you live in a multi-family unit. Take the time to introduce yourself. This provides an opportunity to develop a relationship with your neighbors.
Before you plan, ask. If you want to have a party, it’s worth having a conversation with your neighbor about the type of party you’d like to have, your planned time and date, and the number of people you’re expecting in order to gauge your neighbor’s comfort level. Happy neighbors – whether next door, above, or below you – can help to keep your off-campus life drama free.
Because of the pandemic, it is vital that you plan any gathering carefully.
Renter’s (or Tenant’s) insurance is an insurance policy that provides protection to renters. Depending on the policy you select, Renter’s Insurance can include:
Check with your parents to see if they have homeowner’s insurance and, if so, whether you are covered under their policy.
Understand that your landlord/property owner will not assume any responsibility for your personal property that is damaged or stolen.
Renter’s insurance is not required in the state of Connecticut, but it is a very helpful safeguard. You may purchase Renter’s insurance from many of the same companies that offer car insurance: Geico; Nationwide; Allstate, State Farm, Travelers, as well as smaller companies such as Lemonade.
Garbage and recycling collection are managed by New Haven’s Department of Public Works. The City of New Haven provides two waste receptacles (or toters) per household:
▪ brown 48 gallon toter (used for trash)
▪ blue 96 gallon toter (used for recycling items only)
If your house doesn’t have a garbage or recycling receptacle, please contact Resident Services at (203) 946-7700.
Garbage is collected weekly; each neighborhood is assigned a specific collection day. To find your residence’s pickup day, please see the City of New Haven Garbage Pickup Map.
For recycling information, see Recycling on the City of New Haven website.
IMPORTANT: if you receive a ticket, pay immediately. Otherwise, you WILL continue to incur additional charges.
While the city no longer tows vehicles for street sweeping, your vehicle can still be towed for other reasons. If you believe your vehicle has been towed or booted, please visit the City of New Haven Citizens Connect website and fill out the required information. If the website doesn’t provide you with the information you need, please contact the New Haven Police department at 203-946-6316. The police department will be able to accurately determine if your vehicle was towed and how to retrieve it. If your vehicle is toward from an apartment parking lot, contact your build management to see which towing company is assigned the lot.
To avoid getting ticketed or towed:
Consult the street sweeping neighborhood schedule in New Haven. The city has recently stopped towing cars parked illegally in street cleaning neighborhoods and started ticketing them at a significantly higher price of $100 (even those with a valid city permit). To avoid being ticketed, move your vehicles according to the schedule implemented by the city of New Haven.
The City has 15 sweeping routes all of which are ticketed routes:
Route #1 – Amity/West Rock
Route #2 – Beaver Hills
Route #3 – Newhallville/ Prospect/Grove
Route #4 – East Rock/Cedar Hill
Route #5 – Fair Haven from Blatchley Ave
Route #6 – Fair Haven Heights/Foxon
Route #7 – Fair Haven Heights/Annex
Route #8 – Wooster Square to Blatchley Ave
Route #9 – Downtown (*swept during overnight hours as needed)
Route #10 – West River/Dwight/Edgewood
Route #11 – Westville
Route #12 – Hill (North)
Route #13 – Hill (South)/ City Point
Route #14 – Annex/East Shore
Route #15 – Morris Cove/East Shore