When a student decides to live off-campus there are various additional decisions that need to be made. The challenges that this decision presents include monthly bills to pay, apartment maintenance and chores, and learning to live with non-student neighbors. Without the assistance of the Residence Life staff, the student will need to be proactive in maintaining a cohesive living space off campus. Before deciding to live off campus, the student needs to be able to answer the following questions:
~What will be the cost of an apartment? Can I afford it?
~Is the cost of utilities included in the rental price?
~Is there a security deposit?
~Who is going to live with me?
~How big does the apartment need to be?
~Is there a parking lot or on-street parking?
~Is the apartment in a safe area?
~Are there on-site laundry facilities?
~Are pets allowed?
~Set move in date with the landlord
~Walk through the apartment with the landlord and note the condition of the apartment prior to move-in
~Arrange moving of furniture
~Set move out date with landlord
~Walk through the apartment with the landlord and note the condition of the apartment prior to moving out
~Return keys to the landlord
~Make sure the property and surrounding areas are left clean and uncluttered
~Get security deposit from landlord, if applicable.
Repairs ~ If nothing is stated in the lease, the landlord may deduct from your security deposit for repairs you assumed were the landlord’s responsibility. Make sure the lease states that the landlord is responsible for correcting and paying for all repairs, except those that were caused by your negligence or carelessness. If the landlord verbally agrees to make repairs have those included in the lease.
(link to Atty. Gen Consumer Guide to Tenant’s Rights) http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=cagohomepage&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Cago
~Parking: be sure student has ample, safe parking
~Set up utilities, as needed
Emergency 911
Public Safety 508.213.2298
Health Services 508.213.2238
Switchboard 508.213.1560
Office of Student Services 508.213.2216
Chaplain’s Office 508.213.2121
Dudley Police Department 508.949.8019
Dudley Fire Department 508.949.8040
These links will navigate you to local realtors specializing in apartment rentals:
http://re.telegram.com/sales/searchindex.asp
www.theheartofmassachusetts.com
All units are currently being completely renovated. All units feature a living room, updated kitchen with brand new appliances, 1 full bathroom, hardwood floors throughout, coin-op laundry facility and off-street parking. These units can be available unfurnished or furnished (at no cost to the tenant).
Furniture may include a sofa, a coffee table & two end tables, a dinette set, and a full size bed in each bedroom.
Units available:
1 - two bedroom unit - $900.00/month, all utilities included (heat, hot water, electric)
2 - four bedroom units - $1,400.00/month, all utilities included
For more information, please call Ken Davis (508) 847-2207
(posted 2/1/10)
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4 apartments available for rent:
(2) 1-bedroom units, and (2) 2-bedroom units
furnished or unfurnished, your choice!
short or long term rental, your choice!
Convenient to the Nichols College campus.
Off-street parking, new appliances, trash pick-up included, electric heat
Rent: $525-575/month
For information, call Mary (413) 427-0032
(posted 1/14/10)
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2 separate rental spaces available in private country home 2 minutes from Nichols College or within walking distance. Utilities included, short term or long term, furnished or unfurnished.
1st space: 1st floor, 12 x 13 room w/closet, laminate floors
Rent: $425.00/mo. inclusive
2nd space: 1 or 2 rooms available on 2nd floor. Large 15 x 15 bedroom with closet and storage. Attached office with skylight, walk-in closet and private bath.
May rent as a suite or can rent the bedroom only.
Rent: Bedroom only, $480.00/mo., inclusive
Rent: Suite, $650.00/mo., inclusive
Private country location next to retired dairy farm and preservation land. Residents inlude 2 working professionals. Progressive, mature, comfortable environment. Use of kitchen and laundry. Rent includes utilities, cable, internet. Pets possible. Rental price negotiable.
Call Deb Wellsby (508) 341-0588 or DBWells58@yahoo.com
(posted 12/16/09)
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Fully furnished, large 1 bedroom apartment for rent in lakefront home!
Full bath, Walk-in closet, Fully Applianced kitchen
Laundry Available on-site
Separate entrance and use of garage available
$700/month (utlities included!)
For more information call 508-943-3972
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Looking for responsible tenants that need the tranquility and comforts of a home while living away at college.
4 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths
full kitchen, living/dining rooms, backyard, large deck, front porch, 2-car garage
$2650/month: includes electricity, water, trash/recycle pick-up, winter snow plowing, spring lawn mowing
1st month, last month, and security deposit required
Great location! 15 min. from Nichols College, close to major highways, hospital, shopping, restaurants, and banks
No smoking. Small pets OK.
For more information contact Amparo at 774-289-6387
(posted 8/17/09)
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Large, beautiful home for rent!
3-4 bedrooms, 3 bath
Fully applianced and fully furnished
Fireplace in great room
Hardwoods and carpeting throughout
Washer/Dryer on premises
Fully finished lower level
Beautiful lakefront home!
$1800.00/month + utilities
For more information, howeitsdonemac@me.com
or call Howe at 857-222-3214
(posted 8/14/09)
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Completely furnished and just remodeled!
Just minutes from Nichols College.
2 bedrooms
All appliances in home.
Wireless internet throughout, cable in bedrooms and living room.
Open floor plan
Sandy beach and dock!
Paddle boat and row boat available for use.
$850/month + utilities
For more information call Kathy 774-535-3391
(posted 8/14/09)
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2nd floor, rural quiet setting in beautiful Woodstock
1 bath with jacuzzi tub
kitchenette, laundry
15 minutes from Nichols College
$650/month/unfurnished/no utilities
$875/furnished/utilities included
1st and last month req'd
For more information call 860-315-7609 or nicholsrentals@1791house.com
(updated 3/5/10)
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1 bedroom apartment for rent
rural quiet setting in Woodstock, CT
1 bath jacuzzi tub, kitchenette, laundry, window a/c
15 minutes from Nichols College
$650/month/unfurnished/no utilities
$875/month/furnished/utilities included
1st and last month req'd
For more information call 860-315-7609 or nicholsrentals@1791house.com
(updated 3/5/10)
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Disclaimer: The off campus housing information provided is solely as a courtesy to Nichols College students, faculty and staff members. Nichols does not endorse any realtors or listers. Nichols accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of listings. Contact with persons listed herein must be conducted independently and at your own risk. Nichols will not be involved in any negotiations between you (the potential leaseholder) and any landlord, property owner, realtor, or roommate. The listings have not been inspected by Nichols officials and it is in the best interest of the student, faculty, staff, or administrator to contact the landlord and make arrangements to see the accommodations.