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2016-04-13

Guide To Finding Suitable UMN Off Campus Housing

By Brian Cook


There are various residential buildings around campuses that students can rent and live in. However, not all the structures are suitable for a student. A person should do a thorough search in order to get a suitable UMN off campus housing.

There are various residential buildings around the University of Minnesota that cater for the needs of needs of students by providing various leasing arrangement. A student can choose to rent an apartment by themselves or share it with someone else. Town houses and duplex are also available. These residential places are priced depending on the number of bedrooms that are available per space.

There are some basic factors that a student must take in to consideration when renting a particular place. The place should have good security measures. It should be accessible by bus services especially if it is far from the campus. For students who have pets, they should ask if the owner allows pets within their property. Some rental spaces are fully furnished while others only have the basic appliances such as the refrigerator.

There are various ways through which a student can access residential places for rent. They can ask their fellow students or agencies that are around the campus. If the person is far away, they can do an online search. Rental spaces that are available are listed in various websites. They contain information on the type of rental space that is available, cost and street address. A person can make a reservation online and even do a complete or partially money transaction without visiting the premise.

During the inspection, ensure that a number of things are working and in good condition. Check that all the bathroom fixtures are working. All the appliances should be working and the gas and electrical connections should be functional. Note things like nail holes, marred paint, broken floor boards and water damage. Avoid a place that smells of mold as it is unhealthy. Note if there are mites, bugs and other rodents in the building.

By doing the actual visit, you are able to confirm that the place actually exists. Secondly, the inspection will help you to avoid taking responsibility for the damage caused by the previous tenant. Note all the faults that you see in the building and its condition in writing before signing the lease agreement. The faults should be part of the document that you sign.

There are several things that you must ask your landlord. They should explain to you about their sub letting policy, that is if you are allowed to sub let or not. They should also explain to you about all the costs that you will have to cater for such as the air conditioning bill, parking lot fee and heating. They should assure you about the security measures of the buildings and whether they will change the locks of the door before you move in.

Consider the social accessibility of the buildings such as whether the landlord allows visitors and what do they consider to be a reasonable time for a visitor to stay. They must also explain their right of entry to your space for inspection. On your part, you should get a good roommate to ensure that you do not have difficulties in your stay.




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