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By Off-Campus Housing and Neighborhood Relations

During last September's flood, hundreds of students living off campus were displaced and thousands of dollars were lost in property damage. As you begin your housing search, consider asking your future landlord if the prospective unit was affected by the flood. How bad was the damage and what repairs have been made?

Other post flood housing search tips:

• Talk with the current tenants, if possible, and ask them about their experience.

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 -Did the landlord provide adequate communication during the repairs?

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 -Did the landlord offer any form of rent abatement?

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 -Have there been problems with the unit since repairs were made?

• Tour the actual unit, not just a model.
• Inspect the condition of the walls, ceilings, and floors.
• Look around the unit for mold.
• Check the condition of the appliances.
• Your lease should contain a provision that says the landlord is responsible for paying for repairs, unless the repairs are for damage caused by you or your guests.
• If the landlord agrees to make improvements to the unit prior to move in, get all promises by the landlord in writing before signing the lease.

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