Tips for Finding Great Student Housing

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Tips for Finding Great Student Housing
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• Many students settle for subpar UOIT off-campus
  housing but it doesnt need to be that way.
  When you have an action plan, you can find great
  housing that youll love to return to every day
  after class.

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1. Seek Help from School

• Ask for help finding off-campus accommodation
  from your school. Advisors will point you in the
  right direction to find suitable accommodation
  according to your requirements. For instance,
  they can help you locate apartments in the area
  you want, with the number of bedrooms you want,
  within your budget.

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2. Sign a Lease

• A major warning sign is a landlord who wants a
  verbal agreement. Always insist on signing a
  written lease. If the landlord refuses, youd
  better go elsewhere.

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• Read through the terms and conditions in your
  lease carefully. You may be able to negotiate if
  there is something you dont like. For instance,
  if the landlord initially wants you to sign a
  contract for one year, it still may be possible
  to reduce the term to eight months.

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3. Give Yourself Enough Time

• Choosing off-campus housing is a big decision
  and not something you want to rush into. Be sure
  to give yourself enough time to shop around.
  Then, youll be able to make an informed decision
  about what is your best option. Just make sure
  you dont take too long to decide, as the perfect
  place could be snatched up by someone else.

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4. Check Out Several Places

• When you have plenty of time, theres no need to
  sign a lease for the first place you find. If you
  feel that you may be able to find something
  better, keep looking around. In the case you have
  any doubts, schedule a second visit to the
  apartment and bring someone along who has
  experience renting.

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5. Be Flexible

• If youre too specific about what you want, you
  may struggle to find great housing. Being
  flexible means being willing to share with an
  extra person if you find a bigger apartment or
  even living alone if you find a room to rent in a
  house with a family.

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• Its always best to pick dedicated
• student housing Oshawa, students such as those
  attending UOIT, have the ideal choice of Village
  Suites Oshawa. You can stop your search now
  Village Suites Oshawa has everything you need.
  With various floor plans available, you can pick
  a suite that matches your preferences and budget.