Off Campus Housing

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Before You Live Off Campus

Renting an off-campus apartment takes time and patience, and choosing the right roommates is essential. Live off campus with friends who have similar lifestyles and interests.

Choosing to live off campus can be exciting and fun, but also tiring and a huge responsibility. With the freedom of off campus life comes more bills, more chores and more worries. Ask friends where they live off campus and if they like the area

If this is your first time finding a place to live off campus, don't be afraid to ask for help. OCHO can assist you in your search for the perfect apartment and provide you with valuable information and resources that will enhance your off-campus living experience.

-First decide if you will live off campus alone in your new apartment or with roommates. If you will have roommates, how many? This will determine the number of bedrooms your apartment should have.

- You and your roommates should decide the price, approximate location and amenities of the apartment before you even start looking. If air conditioning or pets are a must, ask about this before you make an appointment to view the apartment.

- KNOW YOUR RIGHTS !   NYS Tenant Rights Guide

 

- Apartmentreviews.net - View and post comments about your landlord ! (Cornell University does not investigate, endorse or guarantee the accuracy of any information provided by this website).

Search for housing - 

Use our online database to identify off campus housing options available to you.

Looking for a Roommate ? join our New list serv

Sublets (find one or post one for FREE!)

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• Need help with your listing ? Click here for Instructions (pdf)

• Sub-Lease Agreement
  

When Moving In and Out of your apartment it is important to inspect the property for any damages.

MOVING IN -  Upon moving in photos should be taken of each room.  This is evidence of the condition of the apartment that you are accepting.

• Apartment Selection Checklist
  
  
  

MOVING OUT – When moving out photos should also be taken and a walk through of your apartment should be done with the landlord or landlord representative.

• Move In/Out Inspection Checklist

SCAM WARNING!

DISCLAIMER ~ As a subscriber to the Cornell Off-Campus Housing Office Rental Housing Listing Service, I agree to abide by all public laws and regulations pertaining to the rental of housing accommodations and is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it ILLEGAL to advertise any preference, limitations or discrimination on the basis of RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, GENDER, MARITAL STATUS, DISABILITY, or SEXUAL ORIENTATION.  However, I am entitled to specify the gender of a prospective tenant for a single room in my home. The University accepts no responsibility for any actions arising from these listings. The University has not accepted, approved or disapproved of this facility nor investigates, endorses or guarantees the suitability of those responding to any listing. Your listing will be activated on the next business day following submission and will be posted for 30 days. As a courtesy to our clients we ask that you notify us once you have found accommodations or filled your vacancy. We reserve the right to remove, edit, or withhold any listing.