Getting Your Home Ready for Winter and the Holidays
With the holidays coming up in December, the University Winter Shutdown, and many students going home for the break, it’s important to leave your home in good shape before you go.
Understanding Joint and Several Leases vs. Individual Leases in OntarioÂ
If you’re renting a place in Ontario, you might come across different types of leases. Two common ones are joint and several leases and individual leases. Knowing the differences between these can help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. Let’s explore them in a simple way.
What is a Joint and Several Lease?
Navigating Lease Agreements: Protecting Your Rights as a Tenant in Ontario
Signing a lease agreement is one of the most important steps when securing Off-Campus housing, yet many students rush through the process without fully understanding their rights and responsibilities. Lease-related issues are common, but they can often be avoided by taking proactive measures before putting pen to paper. The first and most crucial step is to have your lease reviewed by the Off-Campus Living Advisor (OCLA) at your university.
4D x OCLA Roommate Social
Date
Thursday November 20, 20256:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
This event is for Indigenous students only!
As students move toward researching off-campus housing, finding roommates can be a bit stressful.
This evening on Thursday, November 6th, Off-Campus Living will be facilitating a roommate search social event.
Come hang out, participate in fun activities and games, eat snacks, and meet other Indigenous students also looking for roommates!
Sublet versus Occupant: Understanding the Difference
Sublet versus Occupant: Understanding the Difference
Are you an outgoing exchange student for this upcoming winter term (January to April)? If you are going on exchange and planning to find a subtenant, it is important to distinguish between a sublet and an occupancy arrangement, as they are treated differently under Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act (RTA).
Finding the Perfect Roommate: Tips for Successful Co-Living
Before signing a lease with your friends, it is important you truly know each other and have taken the time to discuss what you want your house environment to look like. Sharing a living space with a roommate can be a rewarding and cost-effective choice but it is not without its challenges. Here are some tips I have learned along the way to finding the perfect roommates.
OCLA Housing Talk
Date
Tuesday November 25, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Ellis Auditorium (Room 152), Ellis Hall, 58 University AvenueDo you have questions about navigating the Kingston Rental Market, and your rights and responsibilities as a future tenant? Are you feeling pressure to sign a lease and not really sure where to start?
Come and meet Sergio, one of our Off-Campus Living Advisors who will do a presentation with a Q&A to follow.
Signing up to attend this housing talk is not required, but if you would like to tell us that you are planning to attend, we can send a reminder as we get closer.
Housemate Search Social
Date
Thursday November 13, 20256:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
BanRigh Private Dinning RoomCupcakes & Connections! ðŸ§
Looking for a housemate or just want to meet other students living off-campus for next year?
Join us for our Housemate Search Social: Cupcake Decorating Edition!
Come decorate cupcakes, make friends, and maybe even find your next roommate 👯
Drop-in anytime between 6:30pm & 8:30pm!
*supplies are provided by the OCLA office.
Housing Resource Fair
Date
Wednesday October 29, 20256:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
All ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ students are welcome to attend this free event!
Meet potential landlords/property management companies, the Off-Campus Living Advisors, learn about lease timelines, and connect with local housing resources—all in one place. This is also an opportunity to connect with other students looking for housing and to learn about upcoming housemate socials.
Students, all you have to do is show up with questions to ask, no registration is required!
Please note: leases are not allowed to be signed at this event. Landlords and property managers attending the event have no affiliation with ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and are by no means recommended and/or vetted. Independent research and due diligence is required.
Housemate Search Social
Date
Monday October 20, 20255:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Looking for housemates for next year?
Come hang out, paint a mini pumpkin, and meet other students also searching for roommates or housemates to share a unit with!
Date: Monday October 20th
Time: 5:00 PM–6:30 PM
Location: JDUC Room 348
No pressure, just good vibes, paint, and potential new friends (and housemates!).
Bring your creativity — we’ll bring the mini pumpkins.