FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Can I have roommates or pets?
Q: Should I get renters insurance?
A: The landlord has a right to set reasonable occupancy
A: Getting renters insurance is always a good idea and is
reasonably inexpensive. The unexpected can always happen.
Depending on what your lease agreement says you can be
held responsible for any number of situations. Renters
insurance generally covers loss of your property in case of
fire, flood, or theft but not the rental unit itself. Most home
fir
insurers also provide renter’s insurance. It is easy to find.
rates and decides whether to allow pets. Within Eugene,
no more than five unrelated people may share a house.
Q: What happens if
I do not pay my rent on time?
A: You can be evicted for failure to pay your rent.
Please carefully read your lease or rental agreement
concerning rent, late fees, and notice of eviction.
Q: Can I be held responsible for the actions of
Q: How can I get involved in the community?
my
roommates?
A: Yes, you can. It may be useful for you to have a signed
agreement between yourself and your roommates. We
have included a sample agreement in this brochure.
Please remember that all those whose names appear
on the lease can be held responsible for all rents, repairs
and fees.
Q: What if I have a conflict with a landlord,
roommate, or neighbor and I can’t seem to
resolve it?
A: Unfortunately these kinds of situations do arise.
There are resources on campus that can help you,
including:
Conflict Resolution Services 541-346-0617
Community Mediation Services 541-344-5366
ASUO Legal Services 541-346-4273
A: CommUniversity Assistants (CAs) are University of Oregon
students who live off campus and work to improve the
environment and living experience for off campus students and
neighbors in the community. CAs act as liaisons between students,
university, and the off campus community. They assist in
the un
providing off campus student services to undergraduate and
graduate students in the community. As part of this task, CAs
provide information to students about community living, safety,
rights, responsibilities, and issues specific to their neighborhood.
In general, CommUniversity Assistants support students in off
campus community living. For more information about the
CommUniversity Assistant Program, contact:
CommUn
CommUniversity Assistant Program
Off Campus Student Services
161 EMU (Office across from the Fir Room)
Contact for office hours or to
schedule an appointment: 541-346-3216
E-mail: [email protected]
Eugene’s neighborhood associations that
work to build community and improve
neighborhood livability:
http://www.eugene-or.gov/nassociations
Q: What happens if I withdraw from school and must leave
Eugene for some emergency?
still have
questions?
email us at
[email protected]
A: It is important that you check your lease agreement and contact
your landlord before leaving. Each agreement is different and each
landlord is different. Knowing your rights and keeping the lines of
communication open between you and your landlord may help you
in these situations. A tenant may terminate a rental agreement upon
written notice and pro