ANSAN 2007
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
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APARTMENT GUIDE 1
editor's note
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KANSAN SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR
AWETIMER@KANSAN.COM
Finding a place to live off campus for the first time can be a daunting task.
The first time I moved off the KU campus, deciding where and with whom to live and making sure I wasn't getting myself into a questionable lease are just some of the obstacles I faced.
This apartment guide is designed to give you thinking about where you're going to live next fall. It's divided into four sections that will help you find the best place to your quest to finding your perfect dwelling.
This issue covers finding the right housing situation and location. We've included a checklist that should take you all the way through the process of getting a new apartment. It's small and easy to carry around, so take it apartment hunting with you.
In the next issue, we will cover what to look for when inspecting your apartment before signing the lease, what is expected of you as the tenant and of the management company you chose, and how to review your new lease before you sign it and is too late.
From personal experience, I can say that I wish I'd asked a few more questions before moving into the apartment complex I have lived in for the past two years. For example, I never considered the possibility of being without the option of cable Internet, but our cable provider was fine. We use OLSI instead, but it has cost us more and originally barraged for.
In the third issue, you can look for stories on how to set up utilities in your name, what you can expect to pay for them, and what opportunities you have. We will give tips on getting along with your new roommates, and, if you decided that apartment living isn't for you, we'll include a story on the pros and cons of buying a house instead.
The last issue will cover all the topics related to moving in: finding a fun, yet inexpensive, way to decorate your new pad and making sure your management company has followed through with the promises they made before move-in.
Good luck in your search!
Naismith Hall offers students suite-style living in a residence hall setting.
Anna Faltermiei
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