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Housing resource library

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The Housing resource library is an online collection of interactive PDF tools and external links that will help you apply to on-campus residence, prepare for quarantine and navigate the off-campus rental market.

Interested in the full details about residence and off-campus housing? Explore our complete list of residence information including comparisons, tours and applications, as well as rental information like living costs, subletting and tenant rights.

Quarantine/self-isolation

  • Review the University’s COVID-19 Information and Quarantine Guide for Students via the Office of the Vice-Provost, Students
  • Student Safety in Quarantine (PDF): a list of emergency contacts, safety tips for quarantine and warnings about scams targeting students
  • Self-Isolation/Quarantine Accommodation Options: a list of accommodation options for campus community members who may require a place to self-isolate/quarantine when arriving in Toronto
  • Guide on Self-Isolation and Staying Physically Healthy (PDF): how to quarantine properly, manage stress and take care of your body while in self-isolation
  • Food Resource List (PDF): a list of food delivery options for students in self-isolation/quarantine due to COVID-19

Residence

Learn about residence tours, options and applications.

  • Residence Comparison Chart (PDF): compare features and locations of St. George campus residences

Off-campus housing

Learn about finding safe and affordable housing, avoiding scams, and understanding your tenant rights.

External links:

  • Tenant education videos: short videos recorded by our off-campus educator to understand various aspects of rental rights & responsibilities
  • Steps to Justice: a legal resource library to understand your tenant rights about COVID-19, renting a new place, maintenance and repairs, privacy and harassment, eviction and more.
  • Landlord & Tenant Board Forms Database: forms for landlords and tenants to use in negotiating the rental relationship

Interactive PDFs:

  • Apartment Viewing Checklist (PDF): bring this to your next viewing to inspect the unit and ensure it meets your expectations
  • Landlord Q & A (PDF): ask a prospective landlord these questions
  • Roommate Compatibility Checklist (PDF): assess whether a potential roommate is good fit by comparing your answers on this lifestyle quiz
  • Roommate Agreement (PDF): establish some ‘house rules’ with the people you will be living with to create shared expectations
  • Printable Rent Receipts (PDF): always get a receipt for any money paid to a landlord (deposits, rent, etc.)
  • Sublease Agreement Template (PDF): use this guide to draft a sublease agreement when subletting your unit
     

The staff at Housing can help you find a great home. Use the StarRez portal to apply for residence, or log in to the Off-Campus Housing Finder to search for rentals and find roommates. Attend our events or meet with us in person to get help with your housing search and learn about your tenant rights.

     

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