University of Hawaii
Guide to Living Off Campus
Updated July 27, 2005
The University of Hawai'i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the bases of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation, treatment and employment in the university's programs, activities, and services. Please contact the following individuals for more information on equal opportunity and affirmative action policies and complaint procedures, and the ADA/504 and Title IX coordinators:
Students: Alan Yang, Dean of Students, 956-3290(V/T)
Employees: Mie Watanabe, EEO/AA Director, 956-7007(V/T)
Students with Disabilities: Ann Ito, KOKUA Program Director, 956-7511(V/T)
University of Hawaii Guide to Living Off-Campus
Table of Contents
Our Program
Contact Information
Up-to-Date Listings
Free Information
Assessing Your Needs and Budgeting
Planning and Organizing Your Search
Physical Features
Location
Cost of housing
Questions to ask and considerations to make
Applying for a Rental Unit
Security deposit
The Lease
Long term vs. short term
Reading through a lease agreement
Lease provisions
Vacating and terminating the lease
Your Rights
Fair Housing Act
Landlord tenant guidelines
Being a Good Tenant
Repairs
Rent payments
Overnight guests
Pets
Other considerations
Common Phone Numbers
City Maps