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U of T and SpacesShared partner on affordable housing option matching students with older adults
Posted on May 28, 2024 U of T Housing Services has teamed up with SpacesShared, an innovative online homesharing platform, to help solve the growing challenge of affordable student housing. SpacesShared is designed to facilitate safe and affordable homesharing arrangements for students, connecting them with older adult hosts in Toronto. Leveraging a sophisticated algorithm and dedicated […]
May 28, 2024
How to deal with pests while renting
Posted on April 13, 2022 By Samantha Lizardo Mice, cockroaches and bed bugs are just some of the kinds of pests that can infest a home. If you’re renting, your landlord is responsible for getting rid of them and making sure they don’t get back in. As a current or potential tenant, here’s what you […]
April 13, 2022
New URent modules to help you find housing
Posted August 3, 2021 By Kirsty Clarke When you’re a student, finding a place to live off campus can be a challenge, especially if you’ve never rented before. Housing is launching a series of eLearning modules to support students looking for a place to live off campus, near UTM, UTSC or UTSG. Each module will […]
August 3, 2021
10 things you should know about tenant rights
Posted September 24, 2020 The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) covers all the legal rights that tenants have in Ontario. If you are a first-time renter or not familiar with the RTA, here are some important things you should know about your legal obligations and rights as a tenant: Who does the RTA cover? The RTA […]
September 24, 2020
3 Ways to use the off-campus housing finder
Posted August 24, 2020 By Samantha Lizardo Searching for rentals in Toronto? Using the Off-Campus Housing Finder is a great way to start! Here are 3 ways you can use the tool: Refine your search View off-campus listings near each U of T campus by logging in with your UTORid. Use filters to narrow down […]
August 24, 2020
What you need to know about off-campus rentals
Posted March 6, 2020 You’ve decided to move out of residence or live off-campus, but not sure where to start? Here’s some important things to know when looking for rentals in Toronto. Types of rental options For off-campus housing, there are rental options such as units in condo and apartment buildings, or individual rooms within […]
March 6, 2020
