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Is there anywhere that I can rent furniture?

July 8, 2020Frequently Asked Questions, Moving-In, UtilitiesCORT, furniture, Moving In, rent, rental

Yes! CORT Furniture Rental offers complete sets of furniture to furnish your off-campus rental. You can visit their website here for more information.

What are the prominent Utility Providers for Milwaukee?

July 8, 2020Frequently Asked Questions, Moving-In, UtilitiesBills, Cable, companies, Electric, energy, gas, heat, internet, prominent, Utilities

We Energies – Energy/Electric/Heat When it comes to Utilities, the most common type of bills you will most likely receive are for energy/electric/heat through We Energies. You can transfer, start, or stop your energy service through We Energies moving section. Charter… Read More

How do I set up Utilities?

July 8, 2020Frequently Asked Questions, Moving-In, UtilitiesCable, Electric, electricity, gas, heat, internet, move, moving, Moving In, Utilities

We Energies collects records of past bills for every house or apartment in Wisconsin. This can help you get an idea of energy costs in your specific unit. Consider calling We Energies to get an idea of what to expect… Read More

What is a check-in sheet?

June 25, 2020Check-In Sheet, Frequently Asked Questions, Moving-In

Once a tenant moves into a rental unit, they have 7 days to report any pre-existing damages to the landlord. Always walk through the apartment  with  the landlord and note any damages that are already present. It can be useful… Read More

When do leases typically start and end?

June 25, 2020Frequently Asked Questions, Lease, Moving-In, Moving-Out, Searching

Since many students are around for the Fall and  Spring  semesters, many leases become available in June, July, August, and September.  However, Milwaukee is an open housing market so there are often houses/apartments available throughout the year. More information can… Read More

What should I do if there is something that needs to be fixed prior to moving-in?

June 25, 2020Frequently Asked Questions, Landlord/Tenant Communication, Lease, Moving-In, Repairs/Maintenance

Make sure that all verbal agreements with your landlord are written into a lease. This is especially important in the case of promised repairs.  Be sure to include a  completion date  in the clause. Only a written agreement  assures you that… Read More

Changing Your Address

April 9, 2020Frequently Asked Questions, Moving-In, Moving-Out

When to update your address: Moving to another apartment or house. Moving back home. Moving out of town for an internship, job, or study abroad. Before moving in, at the beginning of the semester, and end of semester. Changing Your… Read More

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