First-Time Renters
How to decide between on or off campus housing
By Natalia Caicedo • Published August 28, 2026
Moving away from the dorms is a big step. For some students, living on campus is convenient and social. For others, getting an apartment off campus...
How To Inspect Your First Apartment
By JumpOffCampus • Published August 28, 2026
Now, it’s getting real! You’ve found what looks to be a great apartment online. But, you have to see the place in person to understand if it’s the...
Protecting Your Security Deposit
By JumpOffCampus • Published August 28, 2026
When you’re renting, one of your biggest concerns should be ensuring that you protect your security deposit. This is because you not only want to ...
What do I do when something gets broken or damaged in my apartment?
By JumpOffCampus • Published August 28, 2026
Things break—it’s part of renting. If something stops working or gets damaged, the best thing you can do is let your landlord or property manager k...
Renting 101: A First-Time Renter’s Guide
By Natalia Caicedo • Published August 20, 2026
Renting for the first time can feel like learning a new language. Here are a few terms that you will see when searching for an apartment, applying,...
I've Never Talked to a Landlord, What Should I Ask During my Tour?
By Natalia Caicedo • Published August 20, 2026
Finding your first off-campus apartment is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming and even scary. Meeting your landlord for the first time can...
10 Off-Campus Living Essentials to Check Before Moving In
By Natalia Caicedo • Published August 17, 2026
Moving off campus for the first time is exciting. You get more independence, more space, and a chance to create a place that actually feels like ho...
Dealing with Bad Neighbors
By Katie McGwin • Published November 7, 2012
You may have (unluckily) landed bad neighbors; those neighbors that are too loud ALL THE TIME, the neighbors that host wild parties, or the neighbo...
Tips for Getting Along With Your Neighbors
By Katie McGwin • Published August 20, 2012
For many students, living off-campus comes with a greater sense of independence. However, with this independence comes greater responsibility, and...
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