We’ve got you covered from renting A-Z to ensure you make the best choice for your off-campus renting experience.
Make informed choices every step of the process
| Step | To Do Item | Best time to complete |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Take Preferred Tenant Program Course | Anytime! |
| 2 | Determine the best environment for you: house, apartment, neighborhood, and location | February |
| 3 | Select your roommates | February |
| 4 | Figure out what you can financially afford | February |
| 5 | Make a list of your needs, must-haves, and wants | February |
| 6 | View your available options on the listing service, then set up and attend showings | March- April |
| 8 | Fill out the rental application for your first choice, request a sample lease | April |
| 9 | Sign your lease after it's been reviewed by the University Legal Clinic for free | May |
| 10 | Get the keys, document the condition of the rental unit and then move in | Complete check-in sheet within 7 days of receiving keys. Do not move-in until this is completed. |
| 11 | Make an agreement with your roommate(s) if applicable | June-September |
| 12 | Meet your neighbors | June-September |
| 13 | Enjoy living off-campus | |
| 14 | Find a sublease or subleaser | |
| 15 | Everything you need to know about moving out | May-August |