Guide to Living Off Campus 

University of Hawaii
Guide to Living Off Campus

Updated July 27, 2005


The University of Hawaii Off-Campus Housing (OCH) Referral Program is only a referral service provided by the University. The University of Hawaii does not investigate, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of any listing referrals, the quality of the facility listed or the listed individuals, companies and firms listed on our Off-Campus Housing website. Any agreement you may enter into is solely between or amongst the involved parties. A listing on our website does not indicate University approval or endorsement of any kind. The Off-Campus Housing Program is unable to secure an apartment on your behalf.

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

Utilities

Planning and Organizing Your Search
   Physical Features
   Location
   Cost of housing
   Questions to ask and considerations to make

Types of Accommodations

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


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University of Hawai'i Off-Campus Housing Referral Program
Johnson A Hall · 2555 Dole Street · Honolulu, Hawai'i · ph: 808-956-7356 · fax: 808-956-5995 · och@hawaii.edu
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