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Tips for college students moving out of student housing | WATE 6 On … – WATE 6 On Your Side

by | Sep 2, 2017 | Features

College students moving into an apartment for the first time need to take extra precautions to ensure their first time rental experience doesn’t become a nightmare. First, they should make sure they understand all terms, responsibilities and rights they have a tenants and get those terms in a written lease agreement. Secondly, prior to moving in make sure their new home is inspected for fire safety and purchase rental insurance to have added protection for those unforeseen problems that may arise

Key Takeaways:

  • While moving off campus can be exciting, students should be cautious with renting and be safe.
  • Students should know their rights while renting, obtain renter’s insurance, keep a signed copy of a rental agreement, and ensure that all safety mechanisms such as smoke alarms and sprinkler systems are working correctly.
  • Renters should be aware of fire exits and use caution to prevent fires, such as smoking only outside, staying close by when cooking, avoiding use of candles, etc.

“If possible, select an apartment or house that has a fire sprinkler system installed.”

http://wate.com/2017/08/04/tips-for-college-students-moving-out-of-student-housing/

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