Tips for Finding Places to Live When You’re at University or College

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Tips for Finding Places to Live When Youre at
University or College
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• Searching for a place to live is always a
  struggle for college and university students.
  There are plenty of rooms for rent in Edmonton,
  but only some will be suitable for your needs. To
  ensure you end up with a great place to live, you
  need to know what youre looking for and how to
  find it.

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1. Start Your Search Early

• The sooner you can begin looking for housing the
  better. If you start your search early, youll be
  able to visit a greater number of places and
  youll have a clearer idea of what is available.
  Youll also increase your chances of landing the
  perfect apartment remember, youre competing
  with other students in Edmonton.

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2. View Several Places

• You may love the very first place you visit.
  Still, it is best if you view at least a couple
  more apartments before you make a final decision.
  The landlord should never pressure you into
  agreeing to rent a property on the spot. In fact,
  a pushy landlord is a red flag.
• Once youve searched for a while, narrow down
  your options to just a few apartments or rooms.
  Bring someone along who has experience renting to
  give you a second opinion about potential places.

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3. Stay Open-minded

• Bear in mind that you may struggle to find an
  apartment with exactly the number of bedrooms you
  want. If you find a place that is bigger or
  smaller than you had in mind, change your plans.
  You may end up sharing with just one friend or
  living alone. Alternatively, you may need to find
  more people to join your group of roommates.

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4. Ask for a Written Contract

• A lease in writing should be a requirement.
  Never accept a verbal contract this puts you at
  risk of losing your housing before the school
  year is complete. Furthermore, read the lease
  carefully and negotiate any terms youd like
  changed.

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5. Seek Support from Your School

• If you are unsure about a particular property or
  are struggling to find suitable accommodation,
  ask your school for help. Your college or
  university likely has a team of advisors who can
  suggest student-friendly landlords, help you
  understand your lease, and even connect you with
  potential roommates.

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• The best option for accommodation is always
  dedicated student housing. Edmonton students can
  find luxury off-site campus suites at The
  Horizon. Not only will you be right by campus,
  youll be living with other students and have
  everything you need on site.