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  Apartment Help

You've decided to live off campus, but where do you begin? What type of apartment do you look for? How much will it cost? Do you need to buy Insurance? Will the apartment have furniture?

Moving into an apartment for the first time can be a little overwhelming. It is important to know what you are doing. For example, you should know what your rights and responsibilities are under the Nova Scotia Tenancy Act, what your obligations are - both financially and physically - once you've put your name on the lease. This is where "Apartment Help" can be of some assistance to you.

You can find an answer for almost any question you have concerning living off campus in this section. The menu to the left outlines the type of information found on the site. If you have additional questions, simply contact us.

What is included in "Apartment Help"?


Apartment Help is broken down into five areas, and each contains more detailed information. The five areas include the following:
  • Apartment Hunting - Assessing your needs, where/what to look for, and roommate info
  • Signing the Lease - Understanding the Lease, the Tenancy Board, and Frequently Asked Questions
  • Moving In - What to do before moving in, hooking up utilities, furniture, inspection and insurance info
  • Being a good tenant - Your rights, and what to do about "noisy neighbours" - and finally,
  • Moving Out - Disconnecting utilities, cleaning, post inspection, and getting back your security deposit

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