Housing:

Residences

Applications for residence are included in your application for admission to the University of New Brunswick. Please follow the instructions outlined on the form.

Off Campus Housing

Many students obtain housing off-campus in one of the apartments nearby. You may hear about a particular apartment through other students or your own student group. In Fredericton, information about available apartments and rooms can be obtained by phoning or visiting the Off Campus Housing Office on campus:

In Saint John contact the International Student Advisor's Office.

Arrangements for housing must be made by the student and the person renting.

If you have any problems regarding your apartment, you can make enquiries through the Rentalsman Office (In Fredericton: 453-2557 / In Saint John: 658-2512). If you rent, it is important to have a complete understanding of the responsibilities of both the landlord (owner) and the tenant (student).

Make sure you have checked out the following items before signing an agreement:

1. The amount of the rent and the date on which it is due;
2. The amount of the deposit and the conditions for a refund;
3. Whether such items as heat and/or electricity are included in the rental fee or not;
4. Whether you are allowed to have visitors and whether there are time limits;
5. Whether pets are allowed - be sure the type of pet is specified, as cats may be allowed when dogs are not;
6. Whether children are permitted;
7. The amount of advance notice that must be given before moving out;
8. Whether the tenant can make changes in the apartment, such as painting, hanging up decorations, etc.;
9. Damage deposit is also required by most landlords. An inspection should be done of the premises before you move in and a completed check list signed by BOTH yourself and the landlord/inspector. Keep a copy of the signed check list.

Be sure that you make a written agreement with the landlord so that there is a complete understanding of the conditions under which you are renting.

The apartment should be clean, and all the appliances in working order before you move in. You are not required to clean an apartment yourself before you move in. After you have moved in, it is your responsibility to keep the apartment clean and notify the landlord if any of the appliances need to be fixed or replaced.

The following hints may help to keep the landlord/tenant relationship as friendly as possible:

1. Pay your rent on time;
2. Keep the apartment clean;
3. Tell the landlord if any appliances need fixing or replacing, unless the contract states that this is your responsibility;
4. Do not damage the apartment or room;
5. Notify your landlord of all necessary repairs and allow him to enter the apartment to make the repairs or to deal with emergencies.

Apartments to rent are also listed in the newspapers, and notices are often posted around the campus or on bulletin boards in stores and shopping mall.