By William Olson


When you finally get to campus, there are various things that will change. One is that in most cases, you will not be living with your parents anymore. You can opt to live in the hostels on campus, but this is not suitable for everyone. On the other hand, you can opt to choose Eugene campus rentals. If this is the option you choose, then there are some things you should consider before signing the lease.

The way a building looks, will go a long way in helping you decide whether you will live there. This, however, should not be the main influencing factor. Some buildings may look good on the outside, but have some issues like bad drainage or vermin. The best way to get an honest opinion of a living complex, is by asking someone who has actually lived there before.

The rent is definitely going to determine whether you move in. In most cases, students choose not to pick houses that on the pricy side. Sometimes, a house can come fitted with all the appliances and even furniture. This will make it more expensive than a house that is the same size, but without the furnishings. Depending on your budget, you can pick whichever is more convenient for you.

As with most things you are allowed to negotiate on the price. In some cases, you may not be able to pay the whole amount but can handle it if it is a hundred dollars less. If you plead your case well, the landlord or agent might be able to lower the rent for you.

The location is always a key factor when choosing where to live. You can consider a number of factors when choosing a location. It can be the closeness to school, or a local shop or mall. This will help you cut down on travel cost and help you save. You also need to ask about how the safety of the area. Sometimes you might get home late at night, or leave early in the morning. If the area is not safe, this might be difficult to do.

Before you agree to sign any document, look at everything in the house. If anything looks out of place or damaged, take a photo of it. This way when you call for maintenance you will not be charged. It will also be useful in case you plan to move out, as it will keep you from being charged for damages. Some of the flaws you might notice might be health hazards, live dangling electrical cables. In this case, unless the landlord is planning to get them fixed it is advisable not to move in.

Once you find a house and have the lease, read through it properly. You might ignore some things while thinking there are not important, and this could cost you. You can have your parent or someone else look over the document for you. This way, you can identify any regulations that you do not agree with.

In some cases, you might opt not to live on your own and look for a roommate. Choose very wisely. Considering this is a person you will spend quite a bit of time with, you have to make sure you get along with them. You can both set some ground rules so that you do not clash over small things.




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