7 Off-Campus Housing Tips
Living off campus is a completely different experience to living in a McMaster accommodation . You’ll have much more freedom, but also more responsibilities. To ensure that you find the right place, feel comfortable during your time there, and save money, there are some things you need to do. 1. Check Everything Before Making a Decision Never feel too shy to poke around when visiting potential housing. Look out for red flags like water damage, mold, broken windows, creaky floors, and signs of bugs. 2. Choose the Right Roommates Your best friends may not make the best roommates. Pick people you can trust to pay their share of the rent and utility bills and who want the same kind of lifestyle as you. 3. Read the Lease Your landlord must provide you with a lease before you seal the agreement. Only sign if you are happy about terms like the number of people that can live in the house, the subletting policy, parking, who is responsible for maintaining appliances, and wh