Housing Choices
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING
Many college students prefer to live on campus. Advantages of on-campus housing include closeness to classes and campus activities, access to campus resources such as the library and health center, and a feeling of being part of campus life.
Dormitories
Dormitory- is an on-campus building that contains many small rooms that are rented out to students.
The rooms usually come furnished with beds, dressers, and study tables. Some will have their own bathrooms, and some may require that units share a bathroom.
Married Student Housing
Some students will be married when they choose to go to a four-year college or university. Many large campuses have housing for married couples only. In these apartment-style facilities, you will find amenities for families.
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
Some colleges and universities (known as residential campuses) will not allow freshmen or students under the legal age to live off campus. Other colleges and universities (known as commuter campuses) do not provide on-campus housing options. When you live off campus, you have several choices, including apartments, duplexes, condominiums, and houses.
Studio Apartment- also known as an efficiency apartment, has one large room that serves as the kitchen, living room, and bedroom.
Townhouse- is a living space that has 2 or more levels. Typically, living and dining space is on the ground level and bedrooms are upstairs.
Duplex- is a building with two separate living units, usually both living areas are the same with separate entrances. Duplexes usually offer more space than apartments and more privacy, with only one close neighbor.
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
To share expenses, you may wish to have a roommate. Choosing a roommate can be difficult. Just because you like someone doesn't mean that you can successfully live together. Your living habits may be very different. Be sure you are compatible with your potential roommate before you move in together.
WHAT TO TAKE
Rental housing can come furnished or unfurnished. A furnished rental means that the basics are provided such as bed, dresser, sofa, chairs, lamps, dining table and chairs, and essential appliances. An unfurnished rental may or may not include basic kitchen appliances such as a stove and refrigerator. Usually the fewer the items furnished, the lower the rent. You can buy or rent furnishings. Compare purchase and rental payments carefully before you make a decision.
The Renting Process
Living in an apartment, duplex, or other housing has many good points. Often it is your first experience after leaving your parents' home. It is an exciting experience to be on your own for the first time.
Renting- is the process of using another person's property for a fee.
Landlord- the owner or owner's representative.
A rental agreement is a written agreement that allows you to leave anytime as long as you give the required notice. These are often called month-to-month agreements. The agreement does not bind you to pay rent for a period of time longer than a month, as a lease does. The rental inventory is a detailed list of current property conditions.
Eviction- is the legal process of removing a tenant from rental property.
Moving costs include the time and money spent in packing, loading, transporting, unloading, and unpacking. Professional movers charge according to the amount you have to move, the distance traveled, and whether or not they do the packing. You can save money by doing your own packing.
INSTALLATION CHARGES
When you move into a new residence, you will pay some installation charges, such as for telephone, Internet, and cable TV services. You may be able to save money if you can bundle these services. Bundling is combining services into one package.
Rental Contracts
Whenever you rent a place to live, you will have to fill out a rental application. The purpose of the application is to allow the landlord to verify your income, previous rental experience, credit rating and so on.
Renting Your Home
Renting An Affordable House
How To Rent An Apartment of House
Dorm Life Vs. Renting An Apartment
Many college students prefer to live on campus. Advantages of on-campus housing include closeness to classes and campus activities, access to campus resources such as the library and health center, and a feeling of being part of campus life.
Dormitories
Dormitory- is an on-campus building that contains many small rooms that are rented out to students.
The rooms usually come furnished with beds, dressers, and study tables. Some will have their own bathrooms, and some may require that units share a bathroom.
Married Student Housing
Some students will be married when they choose to go to a four-year college or university. Many large campuses have housing for married couples only. In these apartment-style facilities, you will find amenities for families.
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
Some colleges and universities (known as residential campuses) will not allow freshmen or students under the legal age to live off campus. Other colleges and universities (known as commuter campuses) do not provide on-campus housing options. When you live off campus, you have several choices, including apartments, duplexes, condominiums, and houses.
Studio Apartment- also known as an efficiency apartment, has one large room that serves as the kitchen, living room, and bedroom.
Townhouse- is a living space that has 2 or more levels. Typically, living and dining space is on the ground level and bedrooms are upstairs.
Duplex- is a building with two separate living units, usually both living areas are the same with separate entrances. Duplexes usually offer more space than apartments and more privacy, with only one close neighbor.
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
To share expenses, you may wish to have a roommate. Choosing a roommate can be difficult. Just because you like someone doesn't mean that you can successfully live together. Your living habits may be very different. Be sure you are compatible with your potential roommate before you move in together.
WHAT TO TAKE
Rental housing can come furnished or unfurnished. A furnished rental means that the basics are provided such as bed, dresser, sofa, chairs, lamps, dining table and chairs, and essential appliances. An unfurnished rental may or may not include basic kitchen appliances such as a stove and refrigerator. Usually the fewer the items furnished, the lower the rent. You can buy or rent furnishings. Compare purchase and rental payments carefully before you make a decision.
The Renting Process
Living in an apartment, duplex, or other housing has many good points. Often it is your first experience after leaving your parents' home. It is an exciting experience to be on your own for the first time.
Renting- is the process of using another person's property for a fee.
Landlord- the owner or owner's representative.
A rental agreement is a written agreement that allows you to leave anytime as long as you give the required notice. These are often called month-to-month agreements. The agreement does not bind you to pay rent for a period of time longer than a month, as a lease does. The rental inventory is a detailed list of current property conditions.
Eviction- is the legal process of removing a tenant from rental property.
Moving costs include the time and money spent in packing, loading, transporting, unloading, and unpacking. Professional movers charge according to the amount you have to move, the distance traveled, and whether or not they do the packing. You can save money by doing your own packing.
INSTALLATION CHARGES
When you move into a new residence, you will pay some installation charges, such as for telephone, Internet, and cable TV services. You may be able to save money if you can bundle these services. Bundling is combining services into one package.
Rental Contracts
Whenever you rent a place to live, you will have to fill out a rental application. The purpose of the application is to allow the landlord to verify your income, previous rental experience, credit rating and so on.
Renting Your Home
Renting An Affordable House
How To Rent An Apartment of House
Dorm Life Vs. Renting An Apartment