You can count on spending two days in Waterloo. Look around and compare before you make a decision. Determine your budget before you start searching and stick to it. You are responsible for the difference in the rent as well as any damages the subletter may cause. The WLU Housing Office can provide you with a standardized copy for 75 cents.
Landlords often require a deposit of one month's rent or more.
It would be a good idea to take this guide along with you to refer back to when the occasion arises. Go to the Housing Office first - you will be provided with lists of possible accommodations, maps, transit schedules, community information, etc. 5. After you have checked out a number of places, it is a good idea to go back to the Housing Office and check them out with the Housing Personnel before signing a lease. They will be able to inform you of any previous problems there may have been with the landlord. It is a good idea to go to the Legal Resource Office with a copy of the lease if you are unsure about some things.