Transcript Transition to Off-Campus Housing Meeting

Transition to
Off-Campus Housing
Begin your search
by asking these questions:
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How much can I afford to spend on rent?
Where would I like to live?
What kind of housing would I like?
How many people will I feel comfortable
living with?
• Same sex/opposite sex?
• What transportation is available to me?
Where can I find Housing?
• Off campus housing list on the Dean of
Students website (http://dso.nmu.edu)
• Bulletin boards in the University Center
• Classified section of the Mining Journal
(http://miningjournal.net)
• The Yellow Pages under Apartments or
Realtors
Questions To Ask about the
Rent/Security Deposit
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How much is the rent per month?
Is there a security deposit? How much is it?
How much do I have to pay to move in?
Do I have to pay before I move in?
When is the rent due?
What if I am late paying the rent?
Can the rent be raised during the time of the lease?
What is included in the rent?
Snow removal?
Garbage pick up?
Utilities?
• Can I have pets?
• Is there a limit to the number of people who may live there?
• Is there adequate parking?
What to ask about a
Lease
• Make sure there is a written lease.
• What are the terms of the lease?
• If more than one student will be renting the
house or apartment, do we all sign the
lease?
• What happens if I have to break the
lease?
• May I sublet to another person?
Before you sign a lease…
• Make sure you understand the lease
• Make sure the lease is for the period of
time you plan to stay
• Be sure any verbal agreements have been
added to the lease in writing
• Be sure you know how to resolve problems that
may arise regarding your lease
• Make sure the house/apartment is registered
with the Fire Marshall
Tenants and Landlords
A Practical Guide
• Where can I get a copy of the “Tenants
and Landlords – A Practical Guide”
booklet?
– In the Dean of Students Office
2001 CB Hedgcock Building
– On the Dean of Students website
(http://dso.nmu.edu)
Others Expenses to Consider BEFORE
You Sign a Lease
• Deposits for Utilities Electric
Gas
Water/Sewer
• Telephone
• Cable Television/Internet Access
• Garbage bags and/or recycling bins
• Groceries
• Laundry Facilities
Helpful Hints
• Do an inventory/damage checklist when
you first move in and give a copy to your
landlord…TAKE PICTURES
• Look into Renter’s Insurance
• Introduce yourself to your neighbors
• Save all receipts and correspondence
• Communicate with your roommates… hold
a weekly or bi-weekly roommates meeting
Renter’s Insurance
Where do I get Renter’s Insurance?
Check the Yellow Pages in the telephone book under “Insurance”.
Several local companies offer this type of insurance (i.e. State Farm,
Allstate, Alger General Insurance Agency, Elder Agency, etc.)
You can also look on the internet under “Renter’s Insurance” to find
companies that offer this type of insurance (i.e. Geico, AAA, Balboa
Insurance Group, etc.).
You may be able to get this type of insurance under your parent’s
insurance policy…check with them to see if this is possible.
Meter Violations
M1
Fine
After 48 Hours
Expired Meter
$5.00
$8.00
R1
Parked too close to Crosswalk
$10.00
$15.00
R2
Improper parking
$10.00
$15.00
R3
Parked too Close to Driveway
$10.00
$15.00
R4
Obstructing Sidewalk
$10.00
$15.00
R5
Double Parked
$10.00
$15.00
R6
Parked too close to Hydrant
$10.00
$15.00
R7
Parked in Alley
$10.00
$15.00
R8
Parked Left Side of Street
$10.00
$15.00
R9
Parked 1:00 am to 6:00 am
(Nov 1 - Apr 1)
Winter Parking Ban
$50.00
$55.00
R10
Parked in Loading Zone
$15.00
$20.00
R11
Parked in Restricted Zone
$10.00
$15.00
R12
Parked over Two Hour Limit
$10.00
$15.00
R13
Parked over One Hour Limit
$10.00
$15.00
R14
Parked 1:00 am to 6:00 am
$10.00
$15.00
R15
Parked 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
$10.00
$15.00
R16
Parked on Private Property
$10.00
$15.00
R18
Handicapped Zone
$50.00
$75.00
Restricted Violations
Rates subject to change without notice
For Additional Information or Assistance:
Visit the Dean of Students Office website @
www.nmu.edu/dso
Visit the City of Marquette website @
www.mqtcity.org
Visit the ASNMU website @
www.nmu.edu/asnmu