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Off-Campus
Housing Info- Off -Campus Housing for Winona College and University
Students:
Time-Saving,
Stress Reducing Tips for Finding Your Perfect Place for Next
Year:
Make
Your Selection-Compare for Yourself:
Locate
a few apartments/houses that fit your needs for next year from the web site
(WSYou.com). Taking the time to review properties online will save you a
lot of time later! With floor plans, lots of pictures and tons of information,
you should be able to narrow down your search to the two or three properties
that will best fit your needs. Also, feel free to stop by the office any time
where the friendly staff is happy to answer your questions. The large computer
monitors work well for showing groups. Stop by anytime between 9 a.m. and 5p.m.
Or call (507)454-4444.
Set
up a Showing:
Set
up a showing so you can take a look at the properties you have selected from our
website. You should have all prospective renters available for the showings. We
understand if one can't make it for some reason, on the day of the showing, but
we do expect you to plan for a time that you can all make it. Please make a note
of your appointment time as we do reserve a time for you.
The day of your
showing, you'll want to check the WSYou.com
website again to see if any units you were interested in had been rented.
Also, to see if there are any others you are interested in. The website has all
of the important details and pictures for each of our apartments. You can check
"Availability" and go to the area with the number of bedrooms you want, and
find other properties that are similar as well. Day of showing: We always meet
at our office for showings at 555 Huff Street, (across from the new Residence
Hall and Za Za’s Pizza), and then we will go to the property. We are happy to
give you a ride to the apartment showing if you don't have a car, or if it
would be more convenient for you to ride with us.
After
the Showing:
Back
at the office, it takes just a few minutes to show you the lease and the other
forms you will need and will answer any questions you have about the paperwork,
deposits, etc. Often, parents have questions as well. Scott Hanson or Kris
Tauchen are happy to talk with parents and to answer their questions
directly, but only if you requested it. The lease is available for viewing
online so you can review it before your showing if you like. A parent or other
advisor can view the lease online any time as well. It can be found under the
"forms" section of our home page, upper-left part of the page. The password is:
gowarriors."
How
to Reserve Your Place for Next Year with a "48hr Hold"
After
you have found the perfect place, you will want to reserve and hold the
apartment so that it cannot be rented by anyone else (they can rent very quickly
this time of year). You can do this either by signing the lease (at least half
of the number of renters for the number of bedrooms must sign and pay the
deposit) Or, we also offer a "48 hour hold." Here’s how it works:
To hold your place, you only pay $200 total, (no matter how
many renters are in your group) to hold your place for 48 hours. This
gives you time to arrange your finances to pay the deposits if needed. But
make sure you want it before signing a "hold."
The
$200 goes toward your deposit but is not refundable if you change your
mind.
The deposit is $10 less than the monthly rent of your place. You also pay last
month's rent in advance, and a utilities deposit.
Don't
Have All the Money For Deposits Right Now?
No
problem. A payment plan can be set up for you to give you a reasonable time to
pay all of the deposits and to find any needed renters.
What
if one of the roommates decides later that they won't be here, or are unable or
unwilling to live in the apt/house next year?
Your
lease is a legal document. You should read it and fully understand it before you
sign.
However, having been in the student rental business for over 25 years, we
understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise. For this reason, we have
developed the Lease Amendment that can be used in such circumstances. The
lease amendment is similar to a sublease agreement, with some important
differences. It outlines a procedure for changing renters and even for changing
apartments if there is a problem. Ask any of our staff for details.
Call
if you have any questions at all. You can reach Scott at (507) 454-4444. If he's
not in be sure to tell the person answering the phone that you have a showing
question for Scott and you would like to leave a message requesting that he call
you back. You definitely want to get a hold of Scott directly for any questions
regarding showing or leasing.
After
You Have Signed:
Take
a deep breath, relax and celebrate. Imagine how great it will feel to live in
your new place next year!
Did
You Know??:
The new Residence Halls at WSU did not add any additional housing capacity at
the University due to the fact that an equal number of beds were taken off-line
from other dorms on campus. All WSU on-campus dorms, even double and triple
rooms, as well as apartments at Eastlake, reange in price from over
$500 to over $850 per month (PER-PERSON). All Bluff City
apartments and houses for three or more renters are between $349 to $449/mo.
plus utilities for 2012-2013. Over 90% are under $429 per month.
Remember, it's unwise to decide on price alone. Ask about the location of
any landlord's office and how many employed staff they have available to respond
to maintenance and repair issues. Landlords often have a habit of disappearing
after the lease is signed. You want to know that there is a staffed office
during regular business hours near the campus, and that there is a reliable
24-hour maintenance staff. Also, 75 to 80% of off-campus housing rentals are
leased during the previous year’s fall semester.
WSYou.com
(Bluff City Properties) was voted Winona’s best off-campus housing provider by
renters signing our leases!
WSYou.com
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