Getting together with friends is a great part of university life. When you host, you share responsibility for the well-being of your guests, your neighbours, and the broader community. Make sure you understand local laws, bylaws, and regulations set out in the (UDSI), the and (AMPs).
Host Respectfully and Safely
- Let your neighbours know you're hosting and invite them to come to you with concerns.
- Stay sober so you can manage any issues that may arise.
- Decide on a guest list ahead of time and stick to it.
- Provide food and water for your guests.
- Keep guests off neighbouring properties and clean up promptly afterward.
- Avoid glass bottles and use cans to reduce the risk of injury.
- Review the to understand what's expected.
- Call 911 in an emergency.
- For non-emergencies, contact Kingston Police at 613-549-4660.
- Remember: Hosts may be liable for the actions of their guests, even if guests bring their own alcohol.
- Selling alcohol requires a special license, including cups at a keg party.
- Monitor your guests and encourage responsible consumption.
Be Considerate ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Noise
- Keep music, singing, and shouting at a moderate volume
- Avoid slamming doors and/or honking horns.
- Keep gatherings indoors when possible and close windows/doors to contain noise.
- Be mindful of shared walls and how sound travels.
- Review the and the .
It’s against the law to:
- Have open alcohol in public (including sidewalks and roads).
- Serve alcohol to someone under 19 or someone already intoxicated.
- Being intoxicated in public.
If a neighbour, bylaw, or police officer comes to your door, be cooperative and do what you can to resolve their concerns.