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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON, DC
Off-Campus Housing
American University
Housing & Residence Life
Presented by Martin Sagendorf
Associate Director of Housing Assignments & Communication
www.american.edu/ocl/housing/off-campus-services.cfm
housing@American.edu
Who is here?
• Who is from the DMV area?
• Who is living at home & commuting to campus?
• Who has lived in a city before?
• Who is renting nearby campus?• In D.C., Virginia, Maryland?
• Who is living by themselves?
• Who is living with room/apartment-mates?
• Is anyone still looking for housing at this time?
• Who lived off-campus at their past university and commuted to campus?
Our plan for today
• Review off-campus housing data and tips• Where & how students live
• Safety and being a good neighbor
• Off-campus housing search• What to consider and resources to find what you’re looking for
• As needed per your needs
• Other considerations & resources• Transportation & living with room/apartment-mates
• Connecting on when living off
• Questions and anything else to share for the greater good
Let’s Review our off-campus housing
data and tips*based on 2018 survey*
Where do AU students live?
Off-campus housing search
The off-campus housing process
• Consider where you will want to live in DC. Research neighborhoods.
• Determine your budget (rent, transportation, etc.)
• Visit multiple properties and compare. Ask questions, take photos, and make notes.
• Learn your rights as a tenant.
Necessities
• What are your needs and wants when searching for an apartment?
• Determine your personal priorities and what is most important to you in housing.
Apartments
• Generally, a lease is 12 months
• Some lease options are flexible, but may be costly
• Many apartments include some or all utilities
• The property management company is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the unit
• Renting a condo means the individual landlord is responsible for repairs and general maintenance
Visiting a Property
• How long is the space available?
• When is the first payment due and for what month?
• What utilities are included? What are the average costs?
• What is the security deposit?
• Are there laundry facilities in the unit or building?
• Is parking included in the rent price?
• Bring other people along
• Read over the lease
• Confirm that your landlord has a Basic Business License• Check the DCRA website
Other Questions
• What is the subletting policy?
• What is the repair and maintenance policy?
• Are there any additional charges for pets, lost keys or lockouts?
• What is the guest policy?
• Is there an early termination penalty?
• Is there anything I should know about the building?
Sharing a House?
• Leases may be flexible
• Individual landlord
• Need to determine who is responsible for maintenance
• Common areas shared with housemates
The AU Off-Campus Posting Site
The AU Off-Campus Posting Site
• Narrow your search by:
• Price
• Location
• Lease terms
• Find roommates
• Communicate with other students about off-campus housing
• offcampus.american.edu
Our off-campus page
• YouTube Video Guide• Living in DC• Budgeting information• Guides & Newsletters• Helpful links• www.american.edu/ocl/housing/
off-campus-services.cfm
Other search sites
• ApartmentFinder.com
• Padmapper.com
• Zillow
• Truilla
Other considerations &
resources
Transportation
Cars
• Should I bring my car?
• How often will you use it?
• Where can you park?
• Are you comfortable with city driving?
• Cost of owning a car in DC
• Parking at most apartments is $100-175/month.
• AU parking pass is $506/semester or $2/hour in certain lots.
• Insurance premiums
ZipCar
• A membership based car sharing service.
• Cars are available at many metro stops, airports, and other high traffic areas in DC.
• American University students can get a discount on their ZipCar membership.
• www.zipcar.com/universities/American-university
Car2Go
• A membership based car sharing service.
• You pay by the minute and find a car using a smartphone app.
• All of the cars in this service are Smart vehicles.
• http://washingtondc.car2go.com
Car rental and car sharing
Metro
• Metro’s website, www.wmata.com, contains a trip planner, bus schedules, bus & train route maps,
hours of operation, and updates.
• As part of your student fees, full-time AU Students receive an unlimited metro pass for rides on the
Metrorail and Metrobus during the academic year.
• https://www.american.edu/finance/transportation/upass.cfm
• AU provides a free shuttle from the Tenleytown metro stop to campus.
Biking
• Capital Bikeshare has over 200 stations across DC and Arlington, VA where you can
pick up a rental bike and return it to any station near your destination.
• There are several Capital Bikeshare stations on campus.
• Other dockless bike or scooter share programs are also available across DC.
Getting around Washington
Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Dulles International (IAD)
Baltimore-Washington Intl (BWI)
Super Shuttle
MARC
Amtrak
Other Transportation Options
www.flyreagan.com
www.flydulles.com
www.bwiairport.com
www.supershuttle.com
www.mtamaraland.gov
www.amtrak.com
Living with Roommates
• Communication is key!
• Write an informal mutual agreement
• Respect one another:
•Space
•Property
•Schedule
• Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution Services
• Office of Advocacy Services for Interpersonal and Sexual Violence (OASIS)
Office of the tenant advocate
• What is the OTA?
• Ota.dc.gov
• Informs tenants of their rights as renters in DC
• Provides legal advice for renters
ota.dc.gov/publication/tenant-bill-rights
Other Resources
• Metro Trip Planner• WMATA.com
Crime and Safety• Crimemap.dc.gov• Mylocalcrime.com
DCRA (District of Columbia Regulatory Affairs)• Dcra.dc.gov
OTA (District of Columbia Office of the Tenant Advocate)• Ota.dc.gov
On-campus resources
• Housing & Residence Life • Housing@American.edu
• Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution Services• conduct@American.edu
• Office of Advocacy Services for Interpersonal and Sexual Violence (OASIS)
• oasis@American.edu
Connecting on-campus when living off
• How will you feel connected to the AU community?• Working on-campus• Clubs & organizations• Campus events (speakers, presentations)• Academics (study groups, meet with faculty)• Using campus resources (gym, dining facilities,
library, etc.)• https://www.american.edu/universitylife/index.cfm
• What plans do you already have?
Considering on-campus housing
• Benefits to living on-campus:
• Connection
• Community
• Convenience
• Visit our website and contact our staff to discuss your needs
• Applications from off-campus residents are welcomed!
Questions?
Anything to share with your peers?
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