California University of Pennsylvania is dedicated to helping our students find appropriate and safe off-campus housing. We also help our students understand local regulations and the legal rights of tenants and landlords. If you are interested in living off-campus, check out the information links below:

• Off-Campus Housing Searchable Database

This website provides a list of apartments and houses available for rent in the California and neighboring area. These listings are posted by the landlords in the area. Landlords are able to manage their property listings through their account. Click on "Search Off Campus Properties" in the right column of this page to search for property listings. Landlords may also login to access their account.

• Roommate Nation – A roommate matching service for students looking for apartments, or students with apartments looking for a roommate.
• Renter’s Guide for Students – The basics that all prospective tenants should know when renting a place off-campus.
  • Can I live off-campus?
  • How do I find out about an available place to rent off-campus?
  • Where should I live?
  • How and when should I apply for off-campus housing?
  • How much does it cost to live off-campus?
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Renter’s Checklist – Questions that prospective tenants should ask when inquiring about a property listing.
  • Renter's Insurance
• Lease Guide
• Landlord Responsibilities

• Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

• When I move in…

• When Things Go Wrong…

  • Security Deposit – Getting it back
  • Threats of Eviction
  • Breaking a Lease
• Apartment Reviews – A student government website that allows tenants to share their experiences of living off-campus.

Other Important Documents

• Pennsylvania Agreement to Sublet 
• Co-Tenant Agreement 
• Notice of Violation

The California Borough

• A message from the Mayor of California
• A Ready Reference – Borough Ordinances
• Businesses and Services in the California Borough
• Utilities Information - see Renter's Guide for Students, then click on "How Much Does it Cost to Live Off-Campus?"

Cal U is committed to the safety and welfare of all students residing off campus, as well as to promoting responsible tenant/landlord relations and strong community relations. Landlords can offer their listings — but only if they adhere to Cal U’s non-discrimination policy.

Questions? Please contact us by email (offcampushousing@calu.edu) or by phone 724-938-4444

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

Disclaimers

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.