Off-Campus Student Services

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CU Reminding Students of Safety Precautions and Community Resources Following Recent Off-Campus Assaults

Upcoming Events

Off-Campus Housing Fair
February 3, 2010
UMC Ballroom
10-4

Off-Campus Housing Fair
March 10, 2010
UMC Ballroom
10-4

Q: Our lease ended and we moved out of our house four months ago, but we still haven't received our security deposit back from our landlord and she won't return our calls. What can we do? See the Answer

Q: My boyfriend just gave me a puppy but our lease says no pets. The landlord now says that we are being evicted and have only 24 hours to move out. Can they do that? See the Answer

Q: My friend and I signed a lease last year but she didn't come back to school, what can I do? See the Answer

Q: My neighbors are noisy all night and I can't study. I've called my landlord but nothing has been done, what can I do? See the Answer

Q: How long does my landlord have to give my security deposit back? See the Answer

Q: I've been having headaches in the morning and think I smell gas from my heater, I called the landlord but he says the system was inspected and is ok. Should I still get this checked out? See the Answer

Q: We live in a rented condo and the unit above us overflowed their toilet, some of it leaked through our ceiling and ruined some of our clothes, CDs, and videos. Now what do we do? See the Answer

Q: I signed a lease, but I haven't moved in yet and now have a chance to study abroad next semester. Can I get out of my lease because I won't be here? See the Answer

Q: I am signing a lease for a house next year with three of my friends. The landlord took deposits from all four of us, but said that only three of us need to sign the lease. Is this correct? See the Answer

Need a roommate? Looking for a place? Having landlord issues? Off-Campus Student Services is here to help. We support the over 24,000 CU-Boulder students living off campus and can help you with everything from finding a place and dealing with landlords and roommates to commuting and budgeting.

The City wants to hear from CU students about proposed regulations that will affect them

After you read the brief description below, please take a moment to go to HERE for a video explaining the regulations and their benefits to renters. On this page you will also find the Smart Regs Comment Card (it's only 4 questions) for you to let the City know your thoughts on whether they should put in place an ordinance that would require rental property owners to make their rental properties more energy efficient, comfortable and reduce energy bills.

The City of Boulder is currently collecting comments on proposed rules that would require all rental properties to meet a minimum standard for energy efficiency. It would do this through regulations requiring landlords to make certain energy efficiency improvements if they do not meet the standard (adding insulation, sealing gaps in windows and doors, etc.).

This is an innovative standard aimed at improving comfort and reducing energy costs of rental properties while cutting greenhouse gas emissions produced in the City. The proposed regulations will be phased in over time so the immediate required investment on the part of the property owners will be relatively small -- rents should not go up as a result of it.

And the City wants to hear from you -- the occupants of the rentals -- on these plans. The city has primarily heard from property owners who, for the most part, oppose the regulations to make their properties more energy efficient. Now it's your turn to be heard.

Check out the many off-campus living services we have for you, including:

Ralphie’s List (Rental Housing Database)
Search for off-campus housing using our rental database. It’s like your very own CU-specific “Craig’s List.”

Housing Options
Get information about all of your on and off-campus housing alternatives, including the residence halls, Bear Creek Apartments, private apartments, houses, and rooms for rent.

Off-Campus Living Resources
Need legal advice? Want to know the zoning ordinances? Looking for public transportation information? Interested in an on-campus meal plan? It’s all here.

Living in Boulder
Want to make the most of your time as a Boulder resident? We’ve listed some of the most popular attractions and things to do in town.

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