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.

University of Hawaii Guide to Living Off-Campus
Table of Contents

Our Program
   Contact Information
   Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy
   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
All contents © 2003 Student Housing Services/University of Hawaii at Manoa