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The original item was published from 11/16/2020 2:11:00 PM to 11/16/2020 2:28:47 PM.
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Posted on: October 7, 2020
[ARCHIVED] The Good Neighbor Handbook
Table of Contents
1. Where to Start: SeeClickFix and Search Albany
Can I report a non-emergency City issue such as a pothole or an overgrown lot without making a phone call?
Is there a convenient online tool where I can learn about my neighborhood?
2. Property Maintenance, Including Trash and Recycling
(For more detail, see DGS's new information portal: www.AlbanyNeighborhoods.com)
How must I maintain my property?
Where do I report graffiti?
Where do I report a vacant building?
What are the rules around trash pickup?
Do I have to separate my recyclables?
What should I do with my yard waste, such as branches, grass and leaves?
What do I do with hazardous waste or electronics?
3. Snow Emergencies and Removal
(For more detail, see DGS's new information portal: www.AlbanyNeighborhoods.com)
Do I have to clear ice and snow from the sidewalk around my house?
What should I expect during a Snow Emergency?
4. Tenants And Landlords Rights and Responsibilities
Should I get renters insurance?
What is a residential occupancy permit?
As a landlord, how do I make sure I can get an ROP?
5. Building Permits Needed for Construction and City Rehab Funds
When do I need to get a permit?
Are City of Albany funds available to help buy or rehab Albany homes and apartments?
6. Dog Owner Responsibilities and Other Animal Issues
Must I clean up after my dog?
Do dogs have to be leashed?
Are dog licenses required?
What do I need to get a dog license?
Am I responsible for damage done by my dog?
Who should I report mistreatment of dogs or their unruly behavior?
Where do I report dead animals found on public property or wildlife issues?
7. Public Safety Where do I report a crime or other public safety issue?
Who do I call if a traffic light is out or a new traffic sign is needed?
Who should I contact to report an issue with a streetlight?
8. A Directory of Albany Services Benefiting Residents
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