Housing resource library
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.
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.
- UTSU Housing Guide: University of Toronto Students’ Union’s informational guide and navigational resources.
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.