Know of anyone's parents that have rented an apartment in their name but let their colledge student stay in the apt??  It is cheaper to live off campus due to having to pay boarding fee and meal plan costs.
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Of course, this is but one way to avoid living on campus, and lots of folks have done it over the years. But, if you have to live on campus, you still have to have a dorm room, don't you? Then it won't be cheaper since you'll have to have both the dorm room and the apt off-campus. Unless I misunderstood your question.\n\nNow, I would like you to consider that there are lots of benefits of living on campus. That is one of the real benefits of going to a small liberal arts type school. It really helps you to feel a part of the campus. And you can really use the time on campus to go to events, to get to hang with people, and to be in the middle of a learning experience.\n\nThere are some criteria by which you can live off campus at LR: http://www.lrc.edu/student/residence/Residency_Requirements.htm\n\nGood luck with this.
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I always recommend living on campus in a dorm for at least a year.  It's a great way to meet and make friends, and get involved.  I transferred into my university last year and lived in the dorms, and it was a great experience.  My roommate and I got along, and we knew when to give each other space.  Although we didn't become best friends, we still developed a good relationship.  I still keep in touch with her now.  This past year I lived in an apartment with another girl, whom I didn't really know that well.  It also turned out to be a positive experience.  You can also take out loans to live off campus in an apartment, in which I did.  It's also much cheaper to live off campus, but at the same time, living in a dorm, all your meals are provided and cooked for you.  Just remember, your college experience all depends on how much you are willing to put yourself out there, be positive and outgoing and try to put forh effort in getting involved with activities and organizations on campus.  There is so much to do, and it's some of the best year of your life.  Meeting new people from all different backgrounds and upbringings is one of the best ways to learn and open your mind to differences in yourself and what you already know.  Good luck in whatever you choose!
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Despite the myths, there is no law that allows you out of a lease if you change your mind in three days.  See if they can move you to a larger apartment. Good luck.
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Because they live with their parents and you chose to be more independent??  Why don't you try to cut down your expenses, lets say, if the rent is too expensive try look other cheaper places, car payment too high?? change car!!.  Now if that doesn't do it for you,  try playing the lottery and pray to God that you win!
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Strange she signed the lease already and is not scheduled to move in until July 1st. Is she absolutely sure it was the lease she signed. I am an apartment manager and several times people thought that they signed the lease when in reality they only signed the application. She should contact NAA (National Apartment Association) they will be able to help her. In my opinion, if the lease does not start till July then she should be able to back out of it. She will probably loose the security deposit though.
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Its a very simple solution but 99.99% of people never take the time to do this. I was in the military for 20+yrs, Learned the hard way ounce and paid for it.\n\nGet a cheap camera and take pictures of the place before you move or as your moving in. Heck, nowdays they have video cams that are even better, a photo or video is worth more than a thousand words! This will help or hurt cause the proof is in the photos, where there is or not damages.\n\nOften cigarette burns on the carpet, stains, rutcuts into the carpet in the bedroom from wear and tear. Water damage under the sink from previous situatuion can be documented as not yours, ceilen damage spots or even holes on the walls that have been patched. Established urine stains from previous animals(cats or dogs) even where the apts doesn't allow animals.\n\nRemember that most places have good will but the bottom line is the cost to refurbish the apt for the next renter, so clean before you move out, that's always a plus, even have the manager come inspect before the move. They might be able to say this and that needs to be done or we have to pay to have it done and will go againist your deposit. \n\nI have 15 houses that I rent on long term leases and I do that to each unit, and have made it a point to record and save till the next move, then record after they move incase we have to discuss less than the deposit. I always evaluate the house, did they even try to clean, is the rubish out, the bathroom cleaned, kitchen stove,frigerater cleaned. Remember someone has to do the clean and make ready and obviously be paid for it, so it comes from your deposit. Most will deduct 30% of deposit just cause for wear and tear and expected cost to clean, alot will return all if no damages but the unit is left clean and can get rented with few problems.\n\nAsk yourself, would you move into the apt ~~right now as is, and if your answer is no, then take time to make it so. I'm not talking about painting the walls and shampoo the carpet, just simple cleaning can go a long ways. I'm a land lord of sorts and after you leave I'm almost sure never to see you again so why such I listen to you, I'll take your deposit without regard when I open the door and see trash and whatever, you didn't even vacum or take the trash out. Might be nice for you to at least wipe the glass windows if you have the time, effort brings about good will.\n\nMost all cities have departments to deal with renter disputes, maybe the local BBB has it, most places need your good word of mouth  to keep going. I have a waiting list for my houses, never empty for 15 days, that's what it takes me to prepare for the next renter, my video cam at the ready. I have even made copies for the new renter if they request it(hahahhaha) its a great practice for both. I want you to rent from me again if you decide to come back one day, I will remember the trash and crap you left behind.\n\nThose verticle blinds, hardly an issue of cost but just think of the piture of them, it could have establish its worth of condition on move in day. If in disbute could warrent the deteration from common use due to where they were and how often they were walked through, heck you might of been able to replace them with some from Walmart and saved you alot of monies?\n\nGolden rule : Photos,,,photos,,,photos,,, and even better is a video cam of the apartment condition on move in day!
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Unfortunately, I think it is legal; my apartment complex does the same. I think it has something to do with the property owner's business choices superceding your choices, since ultimately you can choose not to live there, you know?\n\nI think it's retarded and I hate it too.
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One way to get a "free" apartment would be to manage the complex in exchange for rent.  I guess that's not really "free", but then again, what is?\n\nAnother idea, would be to caretake for people while they are away on vacation in return for living there.
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Apartment!! The dorms on campus are overcharging for your stay! It is convient to live on campus of course, but nto worth the extra money you will be spending to live there. An example, I lived on campus and piad $560 a month, and then I got a 1 bedroom apartment for $520 a month (and split it with my BF). Now, that is only a little cheaper, but every penny counts when you're in college.\n\nNot to mention the restrictions when you live on campus! I got a $20 fee for just having a candle out!
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I think you should just talk to your parents about moving to the dorms. Maybe they will understand. Just tell them how you feel and that you want to be on your own and more responsible. Personally, I don't think college is the same if you live at home. You need to take care of yourself, experience more freedom, have more responsibility, and find out who you are for yourself!
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Try looking for the apartments here http://www.apartmentguide.com  Just put in the info about the apt you are looking for. Good Luck To You.
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Because it's likely in the lease. Rent might be different if more people were living there. I know that if I'm to have a guest for more than 2 weeks I need to inform my landlord and get their permission.
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It depends on the landlord.  Some will. Some will not. Many now have a ratio of rent to monthly income and require proof of employment.  Some will happily rent to students under these terms, others like mine, prohibit tenants from becoming full time students during a part of their lease.\n\nYou can simply call up their leasing office and ask, or contact an apartment locator and tell them your situation, they can help you find a complex that is happy to have students.
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I always thought the dorms were smaller than the apartments. With the dorms, you share a common area, but that's usually down the hall next to the communal showers. With the apartments, the rooms maybe the same, but I found with having a kitchen and a common room to share with a couple more people, the format seemed much larger than the dorms. A single usually is more spacious than sharing with a roommate. In my opinion, if I were you and depending on the location of your university, if I wanted a single, I would move off campus because it's usually a lot more cheaper than living on campus and if you want a single. the dorms are usually great for social environments.
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Perhaps you could get a co signer.  One of your parents can co sign the lease to guarantee the rent.  After about a year you will then have a good reference and won`t need another persons signature.
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If you live in a dorm on campus, transportation is not a biggee. Food is pretty big. So are supplies (Books). tuition is really big if you count that. Cell phones, if wrongly used, will break the bank. If you are a clothes horse, you're in trouble. Partying?????? It can cost you more than you can possible imagine. Not only in terms of money but in the totality of life itself. Flunk out because of a lot of partying and see where life takes you.
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I have 2 nieces that recently moved to New York City.  One of them check different bulletin boards around some of the colleges there and found a decent apartment in Manhatten.  The other one and a number of her friends have moved to Brooklyn  They say it's a lot more affordable there.\n\nHope this helps some.