Housing Options Make An Appointment. Landlords can get surly if you just pop in. If you will be late or have to cancel, be sure to call and let the landlord know ahead of time. Larger apartment, complexes are managed by management companies, call ahead for their hours of operation. Prepare Tenant's Resume.
Many landlords are somewhat hesitant to rent to students.
The lack of a steady income, frequent turnover, loud parties and music-these are some of the reasons why landlords hesitate to rent to students. It is your job to convince the landlord or manager that these stereotypes do not apply to you. The younger you are, the harder you will have to work at it. Having a Tenant's Resume is one method to both demonstrate your seriousness and also to provide information about your financial ability and personal background. A sample Tenant's Resume is provided in the Forms and Legal Documents section.