Helpful Resources

Off-Campus Life provides several informational packets that are intended to assist renters through various steps in the process of obtaining and maintaining a lease. Accessible here in Microsoft Word format are some documents pertinent to leasing, roommating, managing costs, general tips and tenant/landlord relations. 
 

 

Leasing
Model Lease: A printable landlord/tenant contract for leasing property.
Rental Checklist: A printable check-in/checkout list for use by landlords and tenants to establish damages and defaults in a housing unit.
Over Occupancy Rentals List: This list includes properties around Fort Collins that legally allow more than three roommates.
Sublease Agreement: A printable contract for the purpose of subletting property.
Lease Negotiation: Strategies for negotiating your lease.
Lease Information from Student Legal Services: advice Student Legal Services has to offer before signing a lease to make sure you are well protected.
How to Rent a Room in your Home: Step by step procedure for renting out a room in your home.
Rental Scam Information: Strategies of how to avoid rental scams.
Roommate Relations
The Art of Roommating: hints and language to improve roommate relations. 
Roommate Agreement: A roommate contract that can be signed by all roommates outlining the responsibilities and expected behavior of roommates.
Mediation Program: Free to Fort Collins' residents
 
Managing Costs
Budget Workbook: Here is a budget guide to help you stay on track with your expenses from month to month. 
Renters Insurance: Renter’s insurance is a great tool to use to protect your belongings against the most unpredictable mishaps.
The Importance of Credit Reports: Why are credit reports beneficial to you?
CSU Surplus Property Services: Students and residents are welcome to purchase CSU surplus for a low price.
Tips
Vacation Tips & Precautions (holidays): Short list of tips to make sure you leave your home secure before leaving town.
Energy Savings Tips For Your Home: A short list of ways you can save energy.
Helpful Hints for Apartment Hunters: What to look for when looking for an apartment.
Rental Unit Comparison: Tool to help evaluate possible perspective rental units  
 
Moving In/Out
Moving Guide: The earth-friendly guide to disposing your unwanted stuff when you move out!
 
Miscellaneous 
Safety in Office/Classroom during a Crisis: Instructions in case of an emergency.
  
Tenant/Landlord Relations
Student Guide to Fair Housing - Short Version: There are both state and federal laws which prohibit discrimination in housing.
How to Approach Problems with Your Landlord: Anything from how to solve repair issues to a suggested strategy to approach problems and solve them.
Notice of Intent to Vacate Guidelines: A printable notice of intent to vacate and guidelines.
Eviction Information: A link to the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension for information on evictions.
Passed 30 Days Letter: A printable letter to give to your landlord if you have not received anything about your security deposit 30 days after the lease was terminated.
Disagree with Damages Withheld Letter:For renters who did recieve a written statement within thirty or sixty days, but who do not agree with the claims of damages.