Hints for students looking for off-campus housing Eugene

If you are looking for college student housing in Eugene be sure to first speak with your college's international student office or housing office about the options in your area.

Hints for Apartment Seekers

Take your time. Yes; do not rush when looking for housing for college students. Check newspaper classified advertisements. You can also drive through neighborhoods looking for rental signs. Once you find one then make an appointment with the building manager and inspect the unit in the daytime. Do not shy away from talking to other tenants in the building.

Read any lease carefully. This is yet another important aspect to mull over when shopping for off-campus housing Eugene. As a matter of fact the minimum information a lease agreement should include is

• rental rate
• required deposit
• length of occupancy
• apartment rules
• termination requirements

Ask questions. So not sign above the dotted lines uninformed. Here are some of the important questions which you may ask

Amount of rent? What is included? (gas, electric, water, parking, laundry)

• When and how must rent be paid each month?
• What is the length of occupancy?
• What is the landlord's right of entry?

Remember agreement should be in writing, dated and signed by both parties. So what if there’s any language you don't understand? Ask a reliable person to explain it to you.

A lease on housing for college students is good from a tenant's point of view for a main reasons – first you are assured that you have the right to live there for a specific period of time.

Students who have clearly defined their path, or those who are determined to find their way, deserve the opportunity to live at The Collegian. We know that having a good time is an important part of life, so we provide ample opportunities for fun, social times both on and off-campus; the “bottom-line” – a unique, “noise-free” lifestyle perfectly suited to studying, relaxing, and living the ideal college experience – in your own, comfortable room.

For more information please visit: http://thecollegian.com