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Off-Campus Housing Resources Document Off Campus Housing RESOURCES 0232 Stamp Student Union College Park, MD 20742 Phone (301) 314-3645 Fax (301) 314-9874 Email [email protected] Table of CONTENTS Off-Campus Student Housing Complexes With By-The-Bed Rentals 1 Go to Page 1 Housing Search Checklist 2 Go to Page 2 Top Ten Renters’ Mistakes 3 Go to Page 3 Understanding Your Lease 4 Go to Page 4 Lease Signing Checklist 5 Go to Page 5 Safety And Security 6 Go to Page 6 What Is Renters’ Insurance 8 Go to Page 8 Budget Planning For Living Off-Campus 9 Go to Page 9 Off-Campus Student HOUSING COMPLEXES With By-The-Bed Rentals There are a number of private apartment complexes that serve University of Maryland students conveniently located near campus which offer the opportunity to rent by the bedroom. Please note, additional housing options are listed via the Off- Campus Housing Services’ online, searchable rental housing database. Please visit www.och.umd.edu to search the OCH Database as well as a variety of other online resources. APARTMENT COMPLEXES COLLEGE PARK TOWERS THE VARSITY 4330 Hartwick Road 8150 Baltimore Avenue College Park, MD 20740 College Park, MD 20740 www.collegeparktowers.net www.varsitycollegepark.com (301) 864-1070 (240) 389-4941 THE ENCLAVE AT 8700 UNIVERSITY CLUB 8700 Baltimore Avenue, 4800 Berwyn House Road College Park, MD 20740 College Park, MD 20740 www.8700enclave.com www.universityclubatcollegepark.com (301) 220-3143 (301)345-3388 LANDMARK COLLEGE PARK UNIVERSITY VIEW 4500 College Avenue 8204 Baltimore Avenue College Park, MD 20740 College Park, MD 20740 www.landmarkcollegepark.com www.uviewapts.com 301-798-5990 (301) 220-0951 MAZZA GRANDMARC VIE TOWERS 9530 Baltimore Avenue 6515 Belcrest Road College Park, MD 20740 Hyattsville, MD 20782 www.mazzagrandmarc.com www.vietowers.com (301) 474-0244 (301) 637-5552 TERRAPIN ROW 4300 Hartwick Rd College Park, MD 20740 www.terrapinrow.com 301-363-4005 DISCLAIMER: Off-campus housing information is provided solely as a courtesy. The University of Maryland does not inspect, endorse or assume any responsibility for any properties, accommodations, or other housing options or websites; and it expressly disclaims any and all responsibility for any problems that may arise within connection therewith. Individuals are strongly advised to thoroughly investigate and inspect any properties, accommodations, or other housing options before making final arrangements 0232 STAMP STUDENT UNION · 301-314-3645 · [email protected] · www.och.umd.edu 1 HOUSING SEARCH CHECKLIST Before You Begin A Search What kind of rental unit do you want to live in? How much legal protection do you require? Studio, 1, 2, 3, or 4 bedroom apartment A lease offers a certain amount of legal protection. Suite or apartment in private home Units that do not carry a lease offer maximum Room in a shared house flexibility but limited legal protection. Room in private home Single family home During Your Housing Search Fraternity house (as a member or non-member boarder) Begin your search using the widest criteria possible. What are your transportation needs? Narrow your choices by adding more features. Inspect the actual unit you intend to lease, and consider Within walking distance writing necessary repairs into the lease. Within biking distance Have the Student Legal Aid Office (3125 South Campus On a Shuttle-UM route Dining Hall) review lease or boarder’s agreement. On a MetroBus/Rail route Check the security of the unit. Using carpool or vanpool Check the fire safety of the unit (a smoke detector is Adequate parking available required by law). Proximity to a shopping center or a job site Be sure that there are two means of egress (exit) What features are essential? from the unit. Arrange for telephone service and utilities to be turned Dishwasher on by the time you move in. Washer and dryer in the unit Air conditioning (room units or central air) After You Move In Cable and Internet capabilities Off-street parking Complete a thorough inventory of your apartment. Furniture included Give a copy of your inspection form to the landlord. Handicapped accessibility Purchase renter’s insurance. Private room and/or bath Consider purchasing additional fire safety Smoking (or not) equipment (fire extinguisher, and/or smoke detectors). Pets permitted Always get a written receipt from your landlord when you pay rent or deposits. What are your financial means? Living with others can lower housing expenses. Rooms in a student or private house tend to be the least expensive. Include the cost of renting or purchasing Furniture, if needed. When calculating your maximum affordable Rent, be sure to include utilities. 2 TOP TEN RENTERS’ MISTAKES Many first-time renters are unaware of important factors to take into consideration when searching for off-campus housing. Here are some of the most frequent mistakes that renters make when looking for off-campus housing, and tips for how you can avoid them. 1. Signing a lease without reading it thoroughly. 6. Not meeting or speaking with your roommates before you move in together. Carefully read your lease before you sign it; make sure that you understand what all of its provisions mean, as well. Since you will be sharing close living quarters with them, it Our “Understanding Leases” and “Lease Signing Checklist” is important to meet or speak with your roommates prior to handouts can serve as guides. You can also take your lease moving in. This will allow you to learn more about them and to the Undergraduate Legal Aid office and have them review their living, study and other habits. This prior meeting will the lease with you. also allow you an opportunity to figure out who will bring 2. Signing a lease without visiting the property and meeting what into the unit. with the landlord. 7. Not setting down house “rules.” Everybody has Signing a lease before viewing a property is risky — you are different expectations of new roommate situations. legally bound to the property as is, so you may be unaware of existing damages that need repair. Additionally, visiting the Setting house rules early allows everyone to voice their property allows you to not only see exactly where you will be expectations and come to a compromise. Rules can also living, but you will also get a feel for the neighborhood and outline what roommates will do in case of a conflict. whether you would be comfortable living there. Communication is key! Use our “Roommate Guide” for more information on settings rules and addressing roommate 3. Forgetting to take into consideration your transportation disagreements. options (car, bus, shuttle, walking, etc.) 8. Not being clear on the responsibilities of a tenant. There are many factors to consider when moving and transportation should be a priority. You should consider both Just as your landlord has certain obligations to you, you the logistics of getting to campus and elsewhere as well as also have certain legal obligations to your landlord. Among the costs associated with your options. If you will drive, keep them are paying rent and, if applicable, utilities in full and in mind parking permit, gas, insurance, and maintenance on time. Other tenant responsibilities include maintaining expenses. If you will be riding public transit, calculate the a reasonably clean rental, taking care of some household monthly cost of fares. To lower your transportation costs, maintenance, and notifying the landlord in a timely manner consider living in an area served by Shuttle-UM, which is free of any needed repairs. Consult our “Living Off-Campus: to students. Strategies for Success” handout for information on how you 4. Not conducting a walk-through with the landlord to can be a responsible tenant. detail existing damages prior to signing the lease. 9. Not securing the rental unit. Schedule a walk-through of your unit with your landlord to Regardless of where you live, it is always important to get a detailed account of pre-existing damages to the unit. be proactive about your safety. Making sure your rental If necessary, take pictures for future reference. This will is secure is as easy as locking doors and windows, and protect you when you move out because you will be held activating a security system, if you have one. Be sure to accountable for any damages once you occupy the unit. consult our “Safety Tips” and “Security Checklist” handouts 5. Not taking into consideration the cost of utilities. for more detailed information. Utilities may or may not be included in your rental price. Be 10. Withholding rent or not paying rent on time! sure that you know which utilities you will be responsible Some landlords may give a small leeway period for paying for activating and paying. Specific questions to consider: your rent, but if you exceed that time period you run the risk Are they included in the rent? Will there be extra fees for of late fees or even eviction from the property. Additionally, cable/Internet? What is the average cost per month? Use do not withhold your rent until a landlord makes repairs our “Utility Companies” handout to contact local companies or meets some other condition. Unless you have set up for estimated cost per month. an escrow account, you are legally obligated to pay your landlord according to your lease. 3 Understanding YOUR LEASE READ YOUR LEASE before you sign it and move in: out. If you request it in writing 15 days prior to moving out, this way you can limit future problems with your the landlord must allow you to be present at the inspection. landlord. If you request it in writing, you have a right to see the lease before you sign it or moving in.
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