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Going on Exchange This Winter Term? Thinking Â鶹¹ÙÍø Renting Out Your Room?
Mary Ann Tierney, Off-Campus Living Advisor - Date Published: Nov 02, 2026
If you're heading off on exchange for the Winter Term, you may be considering having someone live in your room while you're away.
Lessons Learned from Student Renters
OCLA Office - Date Published: Nov 02, 2026
Looking for your first off-campus home can be both exciting and overwhelming. We asked our student staff to reflect on their own housing search experience and share what they wish they had known before signing their first lease.
My Landlord Needs To Make Repairs, What Are My Rights and Responsibilities?
Mary Ann Tierney, Off-Campus Living Advisor - Date Published: Oct 02, 2026
Living in a rental means that, from time to time, your landlord or a maintenance professional may need to enter your unit to make repairs, complete maintenance, or inspect the property. So, what does the Residential Tenancies Act say about entry?
Starting Your Housing Search: Don’t Rush to Rent
Mary Ann Tierney, Off-Campus Living Advisor - Date Published: Oct 01, 2026
Every fall, many students start to worry that they need to sign a lease right now for May or September of next year. You don’t.
Household Communication Essentials for September
OCLA Office - Date Published: Sep 03, 2026
Whether you’re living with others for the first time or returning after the summer, sharing a home takes effort, patience, and clear communication.