Off-Campus Rental Forms

Access forms that will help you when renting an off-campus property.

• Learn about the rental application process.

  • See a sample tenant resume (PDF).
  • See a sample application to rent (PDF).

• Learn about rental agreements.

  • See a sample room rental agreement (PDF).
  • See a month-to-month rental agreement (PDF).

• Learn about leases.

  • See a sample lease agreement (PDF).
  • See a sample sublease agreement (PDF).
  • Find out if your lease is month-to-month or if it is for a stated term. If the lease is for a month-to-month tenancy, it can be terminated either by the landlord or the tenant by giving 30 days' written notice.

• Ensure that you and your landlord are in agreement about pets.

  • See a sample pet agreement (PDF).

• Complete a walk-through of the property.

  • Use a rental checklist (PDF) or room rental checklist (PDF) to do a complete walk-through of the property.

• Consider renter's insurance.

  • Learn the facts about insurance coverage (PDF).

• Request repairs to your rental unit.

  • See a sample first letter of request for repairs (PDF).
  • See a sample second letter of request for repairs (PDF).

• Find out what to do if your apartment building is being converted into condominums.

  • Read the city regulations (PDF) governing condominium conversions.

• See resources for moving out of your rental.

  • See a sample letter (PDF) for giving 30 days' notice.
  • See a sample letter (PDF) requesting a return of your deposit.