Deciding where to live is a critical move that should not be taken lightly. You are about to move into a building where you expect to enjoy the company of your friends, cook your meals, sleep, and yes, even study. This is a serious step that has potential for creating great lifetime memories, leaving deep scars, or exposing you to possible life threatenting situations.

The Off Campus Student Resident Task Force has compiled a number of resources available on this site to aid you through an evaluation process that could save you a lot of grief and help you decide whether the building or new apartment is a safe place to live.

• Is this a Licensed Rental unit?
• Does my apartment have a working Smoke Alarm?
• Do you supply a fire escape ladder for upper floor apartments?
• Is the kitchen equipped with a usable fire extinguisher?
• Do you have the furnace inspected every year?
• Does the apartment have a CO detector?