Off-Campus Housing
Cal U works with students like you to find appropriate and safe housing off campus. We can also help you understand local regulations and the legal rights of renters and landlords.
So if you’re considering a change in housing, contact Cal U’s Off-Campus Housing Office for information about renting an apartment or house in a local community.
We are here to help you think through the process and find safe, appropriate housing. The office offers you:
- Off-campus housing searchable database
- E-mail notification of new listings
- Mediation or other assistance with landlord/tenant issues
- Assistance for displaced students
- Assistance for individuals with special needs
- Information about legal assistance
- Checklist of housing conditions
- Co-tenant agreement
- Subletting agreement
- Information about local utilities and ordinances
- Communication link between University and borough
Cal U is committed to the safety and welfare of all students residing off campus and to promoting responsible tenant/landlord relations as well as strong community relations. Landlords can offer their listings — but only if they adhere to Cal U’s non-discrimination policy.
Questions? Contact us by phone, e-mail or stop in the office.
Off-Campus Housing Office
Barry Niccolai – Dean of Residence and Off-Campus Student Life
Building B, Housing and Residence Life Office
724-938-4444
FAX 724-938-1671
offcampushousing@calu.edu
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California University assumes no responsibility other than to provide its students with educational and resource information. While the information in any guidebook was believed to be accurate when printed, the University assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors. Persons who make any critical decisions should carefully ascertain the current status of any important information.
This statement is not intended to create any new cause of action not previously established by state or federal law. In any complaint regarding discrimination prohibited in this statement, but not by law, no remedy is intended except through internal university procedures. Persons with legal problems are advised to seek legal counsel independent from this website before relying upon it.
Non-Discrimination Policy
California University of Pennsylvania admits and does not discriminate against students of any race, color, handicap, national and ethnic origin, religion or gender, to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at California University, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or religion in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other university-administered programs. It complies fully with the prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of gender contained in Title IX of Educational Amendments of 1972. In employment of both students and staff, California University of Pennsylvania is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Landlords who wish to include properties on the off-campus housing list must indicate their intent to comply with our good faith observation policy and also with federal, state and local laws by checking the proper box upon registration.
Notice of Violation
This posting will be placed on the properties that did not qualify for occupancy permits. If you are renting off-campus housing and your property is posted with notice of violation, you may remain in the residence for the remainder of the Fall 2010 semester. If the landlord complies with the stipulations, the property should be available for Spring 2011. If your building is posted, it is very important that you contact the landlord concerning your housing status.
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