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GATOR GUIDE
TO OFF CAMPUS LIFE 2020-2021
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
The Gator Guide to Off Campus Life is published by the office of
Off Campus Life, which is part of the UF Division of Student Affairs.
The mission, vision and values of the Division of Student Affairs are an extension of the University of Florida's.
We view ourselves as partners in pursuit of institutional goals and objectives.
STUDENT AFFAIRS VISION
Creating a signature student experience that differentiates the UF degree.
STUDENT AFFAIRS MISSION
The University of Florida Division of Student Affairs creates a signature student experience, developing bold and highly effective
graduates. We take pride in guiding the university’s efforts for students centered on: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Success
Services, and Career Readiness.
VALUES
In pursuit of excellence, we strive to live values
in every interaction, collaboration, and decison:
• Integrity • Inclusion
• Courage • Ingenuity
• GrowthTABLE OF CONTENTS
2 Welcome
3 Off Campus Life 1
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HOUSING LOCATOR WEBSITE
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UF OFF CAMPUS
LIFE OFFICE &
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WindsorHallDorms.com
LexingtonCrossingApts.com
629 SW 9th Street
3700 SW 27th Street
(352) 373-9009
(352) 415-2120 DISCLAIMER
MAP NOT TO SCALE rental unit on this apartment map does not constitute, and shall not be construed or reported as (1) an endorsement or approval by the University of Florida
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of the landlord, its properties, or its business practices, or (2) a warranty or representation by the University of Florida to the equality, safety or other features
of such property and/or its owners or management agent(s). The University of Florida expressly disclaim any and all responsibility for any problems that
may arise with regard to such property or rental units or with regard to disputes between landlords and tenants concerning such property or rental units. All
prospective tenants are encouraged to exercise their own good judgment when evaluating a prospective rental unit or landlord.
p. 16 OFF-CAMPUS APARTMENT MAP
21 Safety
25 Moving Out The apartment map lists local apartments in Gainesville, and will assist you with your
apartment search.
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49 Fun on a Budget Check out the City of Gainesville map for restaurants, shopping, city offices and fun stuff
50 Resources to do in Gainesville.
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Gator Guide to Off Campus Life | University of Florida 1WELCOME
Hello Off-Campus Students & Family Members,
I would like to welcome you to the Off Campus Life and the Division of Student Affairs are here to
University of Florida and the City of help you have the best college experience possible. In addition to
Gainesville. Living off-campus is an this publication, Off Campus Life provides several resources and
exciting opportunity. This guide has been services to help you succeed as an off-campus student.
created to assist you with the transition
Please see the next page in this publication for more information
to off-campus life and to help you better
about Off Campus Life’s resources and services or visit our
understand your rights and responsibilities as a tenant and
website at offcampus.ufl.edu. Off Campus Life is here to help
member of the greater Gainesville community.
answer your questions by phone (352) 392-1207, email nkilroy@
The City of Gainesville is a great place to live. Take some time ufsa.ufl.edu or in person at our office inside the Main Housing
to get to know the city and get involved. Getting involved is Office.
easy. Sign up through UF to do service in the community, work
for a local business or join a city board. Also, get to know your Welcome to Gainesville and Go Gators!
neighbors who might be UF staff, local business owners, families,
retired UF professors, police officers or students like you. Sincerely,
Gainesville is your new community. NORA L. KILROY
Director of Off Campus Life
If I could give you one piece of advice, it is to stay connected to
Division of Student Affairs
UF by getting involved on campus. There are many ways to get
involved on campus including joining a student organization,
doing research, finding an on-campus job, joining a fraternity or
sorority, or getting involved with an organization related to your
major. This connection to UF will help you to feel more engaged
with the UF community and help you to be successful both in and
out of the classroom.
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2 Gator Guide to Off Campus Life | University of FloridaUF OFF CAMPUS LIFE
Mission OFF CAMPUS LIFE IS LOCATED INSIDE THE HOUSING OFFICE
Off Campus LIfe is committed
to educating and assisting UF
students to achieve a positive
off campus living experience.
Through OCL’s resources,
services, education and
support we foster leadership
and civic engagement to
develop great Gator neighbors
in Gainesville and throughout
the Gator Nation.
Off Campus Life adheres to
four distinct pillars (Live,
Learn, Lead and Discover)
which aid us in achieving
our mission to provide the
best possible experience for MUSEUM RD
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students living off campus.
FOR INFORMATION, VISIT OCL WEBSITE: OFFCAMPUS.UFL.EDU, CALL US: (352) 392-1207 OR STOP BY 1304 DIAMOND ROAD.
OCL Programs & Services
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING LOCATOR DISCOVER GAINESVILLE
This service is a free, online resource to help you find apartments, Explore local Gainesville hotspots on and off campus each month
subleases or search for roommates in Gainesville. for free with Off Campus Life’s event series, Discover Gainesville.
Visit housing.offcampus.ufl.edu to utilize this free service. OCL organizes and pays for each event to help students experience
new venues, food and culture around town.
INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS
Off Campus Life provides individual meetings to help students find OFF CAMPUS AMBASSADORS
off-campus housing and to assist students with off-campus concerns. This is a student organization sponsored by OCL. The purpose of
the Off Campus Ambassadors is to create a connection between UF
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER students and the Gainesville community, while educating them on
OCL sends a monthly e-newsletter with tips, topics and news that issues that impact off-campus students.
impacts students living off campus.
Gator Guide to Off Campus Life | University of Florida 3LIVE
APARTMENTS • COMMUTERS • SUBLEASES • HOUSES • INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS •
RENTERS INSURANCE • STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES • MAP • ROOMMATES
Rental Apartments
Living off campus can be a satisfying and rewarding experience that can add to a student’s educational experience.
Before choosing a residence, you must consider what needs and preferences you have for not only the cost of
living and rent, but also the distance from campus, length of lease, roommates and safety, to name a few.
OCL recommends you take your time when looking for off-campus housing. There are more apartments, condos
and houses for rent in Gainesville than students to fill them. So, take your time, shop around and sign a lease
when you are ready. OCL is here to help you with your search, and we recommend following the steps below to
assist you with your housing search.
2018–2019 AVERAGE RENTAL Gainesville also has 3 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 1
APARTMENT COSTS bedroom, studio apartments, condos and houses
for rent. See the chart on this page and page 10
for average prices.
SIZE COST SIZE COST
DISTANCE FROM
CAMPUS: 2 MILES OR LESS
DISTANCE FROM
CAMPUS: 3+ MILES
4 BR / 4 BATH $760 4 BR / 4 BATH $586
Keep in mind some of these average costs cover
3 BR / 3 BATH $815 3 BR / 3 BATH $613
utilities, cable, internet and furniture, while some
2 BR / 2 BATH $990 2 BR / 2 BATH $746
do not. When taking a tour ask what’s included
1 BR / 1 BATH 1 BR / 1 BATH
$1350 $1031 in the rent.
STUDIO STUDIO
APPLICATION FEE $110 APPLICATION FEE $60
DEPOSIT WITH DEPOSIT WITH
STEP 3: FREE OCL ONLINE
GUARANTOR
$117
GUARANTOR
$104 HOUSING LOCATOR SERVICE
DEPOSIT WITHOUT DEPOSIT WITHOUT
$735 $993
GUARANTOR GUARANTOR Visit OCL’s off-campus housing locator at
MONTHLY PET FEE $26 MONTHLY PET FEE $25 housing.offcampus.ufl.edu to search our
PET DEPOSIT $187 PET DEPOSIT $280 database for off-campus housing.
SHORT TERM SHORT TERM
N/A $100
LEASE FEE LEASE FEE You can customize your search based on
various criteria such as price, location,
STEP 1: DON’T RUSH students and share in the cost of off campus amenities, number of bedrooms, pet-friendly
housing. The average cost for a room in a 4 properties, etc. You can also use the locator
Gainesville is a renter’s market, so take your bedroom complex is $590–$760 per month. to search for subleases, post subleases and
time and enjoy the search. It can be an exciting to find roommates.
experience to choose your future home! Most complexes have a cap on utilities. When
touring complexes, ask for the cap amount. If STEP 4: TOUR PROPERTIES
STEP 2: BUDGET you go over the utility cap, the complex will split
the difference among the roommates. Some Off Campus Life recommends that you
Most students typically live in 3 or 4 bedroom fees associated with signing a lease off campus tour at least 5-6 different apartment
apartments with each person having their include application fees, redecoration fees, first complexes before you sign a lease off
own bedroom and bathroom. Roommates and final month’s rent, security deposit, pet fees campus. We also advise that you NEVER
share the kitchen and living room. These types (if applicable) and cost for furniture per month. sign a lease in a complex you have not
of complexes allow students to meet other Factor these extra costs into your budget as well. toured in person.
4 Gator Guide to Off Campus Life | University of Florida“ TA K E YO U R T I M E W I T H YO U R S E A R C H . W E H AV E P L E N T Y O F
OFF-C AM PUS HOUSI NG I N GAI N ESVI LLE. OFF C AM PUS LI FE
S TA F F I S H E R E T O H E L P YO U .” — N O R A K I L R O Y
When taking a tour check for safety move-out date is after finals are over. Visit crime statistics based on address.
features such as lighting, property upkeep, the UF Registrar website for academic dates
property amenities, distance to campus, at registrar.ufl.edu. STEP 7: TRANSPORTATION
bus stop location, neighborhood features
and supportive property management/ Off Campus Life suggests you only sign a The #1 mode of transportation for
landlord. Keep track of your likes and lease for the length that you need. If you students is the Regional Transit System
dislikes for each property and refer back know that you only need or want a 10-month (RTS) bus system. Students pay a
when making your final decision. lease, ask the complex to accommodate transportation fee as part of their tuition.
this need. Most complexes will charge an Students simply show their Gator 1 ID and
STEP 5: LEASES additional monthly fee for a lease shorter they can take the bus anywhere, both on
than 12 months, but that cost will likely be and off-campus. The Transloc Rider App
Once you sign a lease, it is a legal binding less than having to pay for months of rent can help track bus routes throughout the
agreement and often impossible to break or that you do not need. day. More than 90% of students utilize the
change. Gainesville has two types of leases: bus on a daily basis and 90% of apartment
individual and joint. Another resource for students at UF is complexes are located on the RTS system.
Student Legal Services. You can set up an To learn more about bus routes and the
An individual lease allows all roommates appointment with Student Legal Services resources RTS provides, please visit their
to sign their own lease. Under an individual to review the leases you are considering website go-rts.com.
lease, each roommate is responsible for their before you sign a lease. Visit the SLS website
own rent. If a roommate does not pay his or studentlegalservices.ufl.edu and click on If you are interested in driving to campus,
her rent, the other roommates will not be apply for services. Even if you are not you must purchase a decal to park on
held responsible for the rent. The individual currently taking classes, you can still take campus between 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
lease is the most common lease for 3 or 4 advantage of this resource. Just note on After 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, you are able
bedroom apartments and is recommended your intake form that you are a new student. to park on campus in most areas without
by Off Campus Life. a decal. Be sure to read the signage for
STEP 6: SAFETY appropriate parking locations and hours.
The other type of lease is the joint lease, which For more information on purchasing a
is more common in houses and condos for rent. Off Campus Life advises going back to tour parking decal, go to parking.ufl.edu.
This lease also requires all residents to sign the a prospective complex or house at night to
lease, but under a joint lease, the landlord can check for various night safeguards: Is there
hold the other roommates responsible for the adequate lighting? Is the security gate
cost if a roommate does not pay the rent. working? Do you need to walk through an
unlit area to get to the bus or parking lot?
Some complexes require students to have How’s the complex noise level? For more
a guarantor or co-signer for their lease. The safety tips, see pages 21–26.
guarantor is typically a family member or
friend who is willing to assume the monthly A great resource to check before signing
cost for the rent if for any reason you are not a lease is City Protect. The City Protect
able to pay the rent. website allows you to see all the crime
that has occurred in certain areas in the
Before signing the lease, make sure the past week or month. Go to the City Protect
move-in date is before classes begin and the website cityprotect.com to search for
Gator Guide to Off Campus Life | University of Florida 5STEP 8: ASK QUESTIONS!
Off Campus Life loves questions. Contact
OCL by phone at (352) 392-1207 or at
OCL’s office in the Housing Office with
any questions you may have. Living off
campus can be a wonderful and memorable
experience. OCL is here to help you make
the most out of your UF experience. Here
are some questions you should always ask
when searching for housing:
To print additional copies of this page, visit: ufsa.ufl.edu/uploads/ocl/tour_questions-ocl.pdf
1. What is the rent cost per month? 14. Can I get a copy of the lease to review 24. Do your maintenance or pest control
prior to signing? (UF Student Legal providers enter apartments without
2. What is included in the rent? Utilities, Services can review your lease, before giving notice?
water, electric, cable, internet, furniture? you sign it, for free! studentlegalservices.
Is there a cap on utilities–how much is the ufl.edu) 25. What types of people live in the
cap? complex? Undergraduate students,
15. Do you provide roommate matching? graduate students, non-students or
3. Will I need to set up my own electric or How do you match roommates? What families?
other services? happens if I don’t like my roommate, will
you move me? Is there a fee to move? 26. Does management organize any
Is it possible that my roommates will be community events? If so, what types
4. When is the rent due? Is there a grace non-students?
period? What are the late fees? When do of events?
they take effect?
16. How can I report problems with 27. What facilities are offered (pool, gym,
5. How can I pay rent? With a credit card, roommates or other tenants? How do study rooms)? What are the hours?
check or other options? you handle roommate and neighbor
issues? 28. Is parking provided? Do I have an
6. What other costs are necessary to move assigned spot or do I need to purchase
in? Application fee, deposit? 17. Where is the bus stop? What routes serve a parking decal? Is there a monthly or
this complex? Do I have to walk through yearly cost? Is there guest parking? Do I
an unlit area to get to the bus? How often need a city parking pass?
7. What are the requirements for a full do they run?
refund of my deposit?
29. What type of security features do you
18. Are pets allowed? Is there an additional provide? Do you have a security officer?
8. Will I need a guarantor? If I have a deposit or monthly charge? If so, what type of support do they
guarantor, will you waive the deposit? provide?
What is the cost if I don’t have a
guarantor? 19. How do I fill out a maintenance request?
30. Is the community gated? Do you need a
20. What types of maintenance issues do code or card to access the gate?
9. Are there any move-in specials?
you have?
31. What is the most common safety
10. Are the apartments furnished? Is there complaint of residents?
an additional cost for furniture? 21. How old is the apartment complex or
rental house?
32. Do the windows lock? Does the door
11. What type of lease do you provide? Joint have a deadbolt? Does the door have a
or individual? 22. When was the last time the complex peephole? Do individual resident rooms
and the unit I’m interested in were have a lock? Can I install locks? How can
remodeled? I verify that you’ve changed the locks
12. How long is the lease? Can I get a shorter between residents?
lease? Is there an additional monthly fee?
23. How do you handle pest control? What
are your most common pests? Have you 33. Have you had any crime on the property?
13. Can I sublease or break my lease? Do I had any issues with bed bugs? If yes, how have you addressed crime
need to pay a sublease fee? that has occurred?
Thanks to Student Legal Services for their assistance with these questions!
6 Gator Guide to Off Campus Life | University of FloridaRate Your Apartment
Off Campus Life recommends touring 5–6 properties in person before signing a lease. This self-rating system will help
you record the answers to your questions and compare the important factors when making a decision on your next
rental apartment or house. To print additional copies of this page, visit: ufsa.ufl.edu/uploads/ocl/rate-your-apt-ocl.pdf
APARTMENT NAME(S):
RATING CHECK LIST: 1 = DOESN’T MEET, 2 = MEETS, 3 = EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS
COST AMENITIES TRANSPORTATION/PARKING
RATING: RATING: RATING:
Price per month Gym Parking provided
Deposit cost Pool Cost for parking
with guarantor Emergency Maintenance RTS bus service
no guarantor Garbage disposal What routes & how often do they run
Application fee Recycling Bus stop location
Pet Deposit & monthly pet fee Dishwasher City decal available/cost
Sublease costs Garage
Parking costs Concierge/valet garbage pick-up
SAFETY/CRIME STATS
RATING:
Payment options: money order, check, Fitness center
credit card, online payment Property well maintained
Study area
Are you required to have renters insurance? Deadbolts on entrance doors
Clubhouse
What is the cost per month for renters Peepholes on entrance doors
Wood floors
insurance? Windows that lock
Fireplace
Bedroom doors that lock
WHAT’S INCLUDED? Can you have pets?
Front doors visible from the parking lot
RATING: Is there a weight, breed, or type of
or street
pet limit?
Utilities (water, electric, wastewater, gas)
Slide card or key fob locking system on
Dog park
Cable exterior/hallway doors
Quiet hours
Internet Fire extinguishers in apartment
Washer/dryer Working fire alarms
LEASE
Furniture Is there a sprinkler system
RATING:
Parking Well maintained landscaping
Joint
Individual Good lighting at night
LOCATION Security Gate/Guard
All inclusive (rent includes utilities, cable,
RATING:
internet, furniture) Checked crime stats cityprotect.com
Distance to campus
Length of lease
Convenient to shopping/work
Beginning date: TOTAL:
Proximity to RTS bus stop
End Date:
Sublease cost/requirements:
ACCESSIBILITY FINAL STEPS
Do you need a guarantor?
RATING:
Read the lease
Elevators NOTES: Bring lease to Student Legal Services to
Wheelchair accessible review studentlegalservices.ufl.edu
Other Get a copy of any signed leases or guar-
antor agreements
Take your time and don’t rush!
Gator Guide to Off Campus Life | University of Florida 7Commuter Students
COMMUTING TO
GAINESVILLE?
Well, you are the road warriors of UF.
Take time to make UF your home
away from home. Below is some
information to help you with your
commuter-student lifestyle.
Traffic Reports: See up-to-date traffic crash
reports from the Florida Highway Patrol at
flhsmv.gov/florida-highway-patrol/traffic-
incidents/. Typically, Newberry and Archer
Roads and 34th and 13th Streets have some
congestion (especially in the morning and
evening commute hours). Plan around these
high-volume times or take a different route to
get to and from campus.
Parking Info: You must purchase a parking
decal from Transportation and Parking Services
to be able to park on campus weekdays
between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. After 4:30
p.m. and all day on weekends, most, but not
all, parking restrictions are lifted. For more Scheduling: Try to arrange your class and GETTING CONNECTED
information on parking decals, including work schedule so you don’t have long gaps
purchasing info, go to parking.ufl.edu/parking- of waiting time between classes and shifts. Get involved on campus by joining a student
at-uf. For information on commuting options, If you can’t arrange your schedule this way, organization, getting a campus job, doing
see parking.ufl.edu/transit-commuting. use your time efficiently by studying or doing research, etc. Check out campus-sponsored
homework. speakers, performances, museum exhibits,
In addition to parking on campus, you could sporting events and the gym.
park at the Oaks Mall for free and then take an Avoid having to drive back and forth from home
RTS bus to campus. Also, some businesses in by making your schedule more compact. Many Investing time into UF will enrich your college
the area north of University Avenue and close on-campus jobs will work around your class experience, but remember not to spread
to campus sell parking spots for either an entire schedule, look into this option if you want to gain yourself too thin. The Gator Times weekly
semester or per day. work experience, make some cash, meet new email is a good source of campus events and
people and get involved on campus. opportunities.
RTS Bus System: RTS, Gainesville’s local bus
To search more than 1,000 student
system, is available to UF students. Routes Noteworthy Places On Campus: The UF
organizations, go to studentinvolvement.ufl.
run all over campus and Gainesville. To ride, Libraries, the Reitz Union, the Hub, and
edu.
students must present their Gator 1 ID to Newell Hall are good spots to rest or do work
the driver. For bus routes and maps, go to in-between classes. Bring your laptop and For more information about on-campus jobs,
go-rts.com. use the free WiFi connections on campus. see jobs.ufl.edu.
8 Gator Guide to Off Campus Life | University of FloridaSubleases
WHAT IS A SUBLEASE? A sublease is when you take over a lease from another person or find someone to
take over your lease. For example, if you have an internship in the spring and you have a 12 month lease, then
subleasing to another student will allow you to find someone to replace you in the lease and you will no longer
be financially responsible for the remainder of the lease. If you are an international student or will graduate early
and need a short term lease you can sublease an apartment from another student. Below are some tips to follow
to help you with this process.
FINDING SOMEONE TO 3. After posting your sublease make sure Listing Type click on Sublet. This will bring
SUBLEASE YOUR you respond to all email and phone call you to a list of sublease listings and you
APARTMENT contacts about the sublease. This will will be able to review the listings and find a
increase the likelihood of you finding property for the amount of time that you will
Off Campus Life has the Housing Locator someone to take over your lease. be in Gainesville. Below are some tips to help
housing.offcampus.ufl.edu available on you with your sublease search.
the OCL website where you can post your 4. Don’t accept any money or rent from
sublease for rent. To post your sublease potential people who want to sublease • Tour all sublease properties in person
before signing a lease.
listing, click on sign up, click on UF students, your apartment. Instead, bring the
create a profile, and follow the steps to post potential sublease person to meet the • Take the opportunity to meet all potential
your sublease. This service is FREE to all UF apartment complex staff and make roommates and make sure that you are
comfortable living with them.
students, faculty, and staff, but you need to sure they are aware that this person
use your UF (ufl.edu) email to post your listing. is taking over your lease. They will
• Do not enter into just a verbal sublease
It is important to remember that Gainesville then sign a lease with the apartment agreement, you should sign a sublease
has more apartments for rent than people complex and you won’t be responsible contract directly with the apartment
complex management or landlord.
to fill them. Post your listing early and know for taking any rent money or paying
that listing is not a guarantee that you will rent for the remainder of the lease. • Make sure your sublease contract move-
find someone to sublease your apartment. in dates and move-out dates coincide
Off Campus Life also recommends that you 5. Make sure you pay any sublease fees with academic dates. Visit the Registrar's
office website registrar.ufl.edu for
do the following five things to make sure your and get the proper paperwork from the academic dates.
sublease process goes smoothly. apartment complex releasing you from
your lease. You will typically get this • By being on the lease, you will be able to
take advantage of any property amenities
1. Check with your apartment complex paperwork after the person has signed
and maintenance services.
management to ensure it is ok for you the sublease paperwork.
to sublease your apartment. • Make sure you make any and all rent
LOOKING FOR AN payments to the apartment complex
manager or landlord.
2. Ask the management about the APARTMENT TO SUBLEASE
protocol and cost associated with • UF's Student Legal Services can review
subleasing. Some apartment complexes Off Campus Life provides the Housing any sublease agreements for free before
do charge a sublease fee, which should Locator housing.offcampus.ufl.edu where you sign them. Here is a link to their
website (studentlegalservices.ufl.edu).
be listed in your current lease. you can search for subleases. To search for Click on the “apply for services” link to set
a sublease, click on Housing, then under up an appointment.
Gator Guide to Off Campus Life | University of Florida 9Rental Houses
In Gainesville there are rental houses all throughout the city. Renting a house differs from renting an apartment.
By following the tips and resources below, you can discover if a rental house is the right fit for you.
HOUSE SEARCH average the total monthly cost to rent a
To find a rental house you can visit the OCL
house is $1,500-$3,000.
AVERAGE
website and search through the Housing When considering your budget for a rental RENTAL
Locator housing.offcampus.ufl.edu. The house, be mindful that it is the resident’s HOUSE COSTS
majority of landlords list available rental responsibility to provide furniture and to set
houses by placing a sign in the front lawn up service for utilities, internet and cable. PAYMENT COST
of the available house. A good place to start RENT $1,500-$3,000
your search is by driving around the areas The homeowner will not typically provide DEPOSIT $300
that interest you and your roommates, additional amenities. Keep in mind deposits, PET DEPOSIT $300
then contact the landlord to set up an fees, and the first month’s rent is often MONTHLY PET FEE $30
appointment to tour the house. Remember required before financial aid has been GRU DEPOSIT $0-$500
NEVER sign a lease for a property that you dispersed in the fall. INTERNET/CABLE
$0-$300
have not seen in person. See pg. 6 for a list DEPOSIT
of questions to ask when touring a property. LEASES NOTE: Some landlords will require a
guarantor or a co-signor. This a fam-
ily member or a friend that will sign
AVERAGE COSTS Rental house leases are usually for twelve
the lease with you and pay the rent if
months and begin at varied times of year, you don’t. This is legal and very com-
Rental houses vary in size and cost, but on so make sure you visit the Registrar website mon in Gainesville.
registrar.ufl.edu and bring the academic
dates with you when signing your lease.
Rental house leases are usually joint leases
meaning all the roommates will sign the
lease and be jointly responsible for rent and
damages.
OCL recommends you read the lease
carefully before you sign it. Once you sign
a lease, it is a legal binding agreement and
often impossible to break or change. UF has
a great office, Student Legal Services, that
can review the lease with you for free before
you sign it and answer legal questions or
concerns you have while a full-time student
at UF. See page 15 for more information
about Student Legal Services or visit the SLS
website studentlegalservices.ufl.edu to set
up an appointment.
10 Gator Guide to Off Campus Life | University of FloridaSAFETY or disturbs a reasonable person of normal get to know your neighbors. When renting
sensitivities. Noise ordinance violations can a house in a residential neighborhood, your
When you are taking a tour of a house, check result at first with a warning and after the neighbor can be a student, retired professor,
all exterior doors for working deadbolts, warning a citation and fine of over $200, with police officer, single parent or someone’s
peepholes on entrance doors and working fines doubling in price with each additional grandma. Getting to know your neighbors
exterior lights. Also, go back at night to check violation. Noise violations can also result in allows you to understand what you need to
the house and street lighting and take the points on your Landlords’ License. do to have a positive neighbor relationship.
route to campus that you will walk or bike Developing a relationship with your neighbors
Landlord License: Before signing a lease
and ensure there is adequate lighting. Check increases your safety, because you are more
in a rental house, OCL recommends you
crime statistics through the City Protect likely to look out for a neighbor that you
check to make sure the landlord has an
website cityprotect.com. This online service is know and vice versa. Also, you might meet
official Landlord License through the City
a searchable map that allows you to enter the someone you really like and at the same time
of Gainesville. Without this official license,
house address and check crime statistics for create a great community. Finally, remember
landlords cannot legally rent a property.
the house and neighborhood before signing a you are a UF student whether you live on or
lease. It is also important to check for the Landlord off-campus, so be the best representative of
License to see if there are any points on UF while you are living in the community and
EXTRA RESPONSIBILITIES the license. Points are accrued from city always be a great Gator neighbor.
code violations like parking, noise and
Most rental houses do not come furnished,
over-occupancy. Landlord Licenses with
and you will be required to provide your own
six points can be revoked, make sure your
furniture. Some rental houses require you to
landlord does not have multiple points on
do yard work and you will be responsible for
their license before signing a lease. Visit the
putting out your own garbage and recycling
City of Gainesville website cityofgainesville.
on the appropriate days. Communicate
org and search for the Landlord License &
well with your landlord and read the
Points Lookup.
lease carefully to be fully aware of your
responsibilities before signing a lease. Parking: Every rental house has a designated
parking area. Your landlord should provide
CITY CODES this plan to you. It is important to park within
the area and never park vehicles on the lawn
There are several city codes you need to be
or on a neighbor’s lawn. Parking improperly
aware of if you are thinking about renting a
can result in a citation, fine and points on
house. More information about the following
your Landlords’ License.
codes can be found through the City of
Gainesville website cityofgainesville.org. Scooters must be parked in designated
parking locations. Never park scooters in
Occupancy Limit (Section 14.5-1-5): Within
your yard, on grass, blocking driveways, or
the University Context Area there is a limit
on your neighbor’s lawn.
of no more than three unrelated people per
each residential rental house. Some houses City Parking Decals: Some neighborhoods
are zoned multi-family and allow more than require residents to purchase a city parking
three, ask your landlord or contact the City decal if you want to park on the street. There
of Gainesville Code Enforcement office at will be signs on each block indicating if a
(352) 334-5030 to determine the house decal is required. Visit the City of Gainesville
designation and allowed occupancy number. website cityofgainesville.org for decal costs
and to apply online.
Noise (Section 15 1-7): The City of Gainesville
does have a 24/7 noise ordinance. A violation
NEIGHBORS
of the noise ordinance includes noise heard
200 feet or more from the property line Off Campus Life highly recommends you
Gator Guide to Off Campus Life | University of Florida 11International Students
UF has many resources and services specifically catered toward the needs of international students. Check out
the International Center’s website for more information at internationalcenter.ufl.edu.
WELCOME TO THE USA! why it is important to talk to the apartment means that you pay a monthly fee and
management and ask if they can provide you that fee includes rent, utilities, cable,
Gainesville is a great mid-size city with lots with the lease length that you need. Most internet and furniture. We recommend this
of fun activities both on and off-campus that properties in Gainesville rent apartments type of housing for all students including
will provide you with the opportunity to learn by the year, 12 months, and a short term international students. You pay one monthly
more about the city and U.S. culture. We also lease is usually 9 months or 6 months. Short fee and it will include everything related to
have great restaurants, public transportation, term leases, which is any lease less than 12 your housing and you will not be required to
mild weather and abundant housing. We months, will usually require an additional set up utilities or other services.
hope the information provided in this section monthly fee of $90 per month in addition to
will help you to embrace Gainesville, the U.S. your monthly rent. Another option for short Students typically live with roommates.
and to have an effortless transition to a new term housing is to sublease an apartment Having roommates has two benefits, you get
culture. from another student. Visit the OCL Housing to meet new people and it helps to reduce
Locator housing.offcampus.ufl.edu to search your monthly housing costs. When touring
HOUSING for housing based on lease length, sublease, properties ask if the property will match you
number of bedrooms, locations, price and with roommates, if not OCL also provides a
OCL knows that international students often several other criteria. free roommate finder feature through the
study for varying amounts of time, anywhere OCL Housing Locator housing.offcampus.
from two months to multiple years. That is Some apartments are all-inclusive, which ufl.edu simply click on the roommates
12 Gator Guide to Off Campus Life | University of Floridalink to connect with other students also to Student Legal Services on the 3rd level Car Rental: There are several rental car
searching for roommates. of the Reitz Union before signing the lease. agencies throughout the city including
You can set up an appointment by visiting Enterprise (enterprise.com) and Budget
Gainesville has two types of leases and the the SLS website and completing the client (budget.com). The UF campus also has
OCL office recommends an individual lease intake form at studentlegalservices.ufl.edu. Zipcar (zipcar.com/universities/university-
for international students with roommates. of-florida) which has cars located on
This means each roommate will NOT be OTHER RESOURCES campus that you can rent by the hour or
held financially responsible for the other day. Ridesharing options include mobile
roommates and all roommates will pay rent Banking: UF has a Wells Fargo Bank on applications such as Lyft and Uber.
separately. campus at the Reitz Union and there are
several ATM’s located throughout campus GAINESVILLE & UF
OCL suggests you tour apartments in person including outside the Reitz Union (ground
before signing a lease, and that might require floor) and the Hub (outside Chick-fil-A). Gainesville is a great city and there are lots of
you staying in a hotel for a couple days. For activities and events both on and off-campus.
a list of local hotels, visit visitgainesville.com Wells Fargo Pages 46-47 contain a map of local activities
655 Reitz Union Drive
and click on the “stay” link. (352)335-1378 to try. Continue reading the Gator Guide for
information on the local bus system, meal
Another thing to be aware of when renting Cell phone: Gainesville has several cell plans, fun things to do in Gainesville, ways
in Gainesville is that leases typically require phone stores throughout the city and the to get involved on campus and for a City of
a US credit history to process a lease major providers are AT&T, Verizon, Sprint Gainesville map. Also, visit OCL’s social media
application. If you are not a U.S. citizen you & T-Mobile. All four stores are located on pages for updates on our events and fun
will often be required to pay a triple deposit Archer Road and on RTS bus routes. things happening both on and off campus.
in addition to your first month’s rent before
being able to move in to your apartment. AT&T: att.com
Verizon: verizonwireless.com
Deposits without a U.S. credit history or Sprint: sprint.com OCL ADVICE
guarantor range from $500-$1,500. When T-Mobile: t-mobile.com
touring properties ask questions about the
deposit cost and whether that money will be Florida Driver’s License: if you want to get a
refunded after your lease is over. See page Driver’s License you will need to visit one of
6 for a list of questions to ask when touring Gainesville’s Department of Motor Vehicle
apartments. branches, see below for branch locations. You
can also schedule an appointment online at
In addition to the deposit there are also alachuacollector.com. DMV branch offices are Ethnic Food Stores in Gainesville:
some additional costs when renting, see open Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm • La Aurora Latin Market
the Rental Apartments section on pages excluding holidays. • La Tienda Restaurant and Market
4-5 in the Gator Guide for steps to follow, • Chun Ching Market
average costs and questions to ask when Northwest Branch • Eastern Market
5801 NW 34th Blvd.
touring apartments. Once you sign a lease in Gainesville, Florida 32653 • Oriental Food Market
Gainesville it is a legally binding agreement, (352) 374-5236 • Gyro Plus Grocery
All Services–including Driver’s License test
that means you cannot change your mind. • La Fortuna Latin Market & Deli
Take your time and do not rush into signing • India Bazaar
Butler Plaza Branch
a lease. 3837 Windmeadows Blvd. • Falafel King Sandwiches
Gainesville, FL 32608 • Ward’s Supermarket
(352) 374-5236 • Zeezenia Kitchen and Market
Finally, be sure to bring a copy of your lease No driving test at this location.
Farmers Markets in Gainesville
“ A D A P T I N G T O G A I N E S V I L L E WA S N O T A H A R D TA S K .
• Alachua County Farmers Market
YES, THERE ARE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HERE AND
WHERE I CAME FROM, SOME FOR WORSE, SOME FOR • Haile Farmers Market
B E T T E R , B U T I WA S A B L E T O G E T A R O U N D J U S T F I N E • Union Street Farmers Market
WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY AND FRIENDS
T H AT I M A D E I N M Y C L A S S E S .” — D A N I E L L E O N A R D O S
Gator Guide to Off Campus Life | University of Florida 13Renters Insurance
3. Personal Liability covers damages to
others for which you are held liable
except as limited or excluded by the
policy.
4. Medical Payments to Others pays for
medical expenses for minor injuries
to others even if you are not at fault.
The policy normally includes limits of
$1,000-$5,000 per person.
OTHER POLICY
CONSIDERATIONS
Replacement Cost or Actual Cash Value
policy options:
• Always choose replacement cost as it pays
to replace or repair personal property
without depreciation being taken from the
value of the property.
RENTERS INSURANCE Explosion Vandalism or
malicious mischief • Actual cash value would only pay what your
property was worth at the time of loss.
Riot/civil
If you live in an apartment or a rental house, commotion Falling objects
• Make sure you read all the literature
renters insurance provides important provided by an insurance agency and ask
Aircraft Sinkhole
coverage for both you and your possessions. lots of questions before agreeing to any
policy.
Some rental properties require rental Vehicles Water-related
damage from
insurance. • Shop around! Premiums are different from
Smoke plumbing, heating
company to company, but make sure your
or A/C units
A standard renters policy protects your policy covers your needs.
Theft
personal property in case of theft or damage Electrical surge
and may pay for temporary living expenses damage Thank you, McGriff-Williams Insurance
if your rental is damaged. It can also shield NOTE: Flood damage is not covered and for providing the information on renters
you from personal liability. Your personal requires a separate policy. policies. For more information offered by
property is not the responsibility of your McGriff-Williams Insurance, please visit
apartment management or landlord unless A RENTERS POLICY their website, mcgriffwilliams.com.
you can prove negligence. COMMONLY CONTAINS
FOUR SEPARATE SECTIONS
Proving negligence in court may be extremely
difficult. That is why it is very important to 1. Personal Property provides protection
have renters insurance. There are several for your personal property, such as
furniture, clothing and electronics. This OCL ADVICE
types of residential insurance policies. Read coverage limit is chosen by you when
your policy information carefully to ensure you purchase the policy. Some students can be covered under
you have adequate coverage. their family members’ homeowners
2. Loss of Use covers some of the
additional expenses you incur when insurance policy for a small addition-
POLICIES SHOULD INCLUDE your apartment cannot be used al fee. Before purchasing renters in-
because of an insured loss. This part
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS of the policy will usually only cover surance, talk with your family to see
around 10 to 20% of your personal if this is an option for you.
Fire or lightning Windstorm or hail property value.
14 Gator Guide to Off Campus Life | University of FloridaStudent Legal Services
STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES (SLS) IS A FREE AND
CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE FOR ELIGIBLE UF STUDENTS:
The primary purpose of SLS is to help students deal with their legal problems by giving free
legal advice and providing professional legal representation in certain cases. OCL ADVICE
Student Legal Services is staffed by four experienced attorneys who are particularly Be sure to get all agreements with
sensitive to the needs of student clients. All consultations are strictly confidential. All UF your landlord in writing. Repairs, re-
students enrolled for 6 or more hours and paying Activity and Service Fees are eligible for funds, etc. should all be documented
SLS services. in writing and not simply a verbal
agreement. If your landlord is not
Student Legal Services also seeks to educate students about their rights and responsibilities performing his or her responsibili-
in an increasingly complex world. SLS educates students through lectures, workshops, ties, consult Student Legal Services
presentations and the distribution of information and materials on a variety of legal issues. for your options to remedy this. Go
to studentlegalservices.ufl.edu to
In addition to the legal counsel provided to individual students, Student Legal Services schedule an appointment, or call
offers learning and involvement opportunities for students interested in careers in the legal (352) 392-LAWS (5297) for more in-
profession. formation. SLS is located in 3500 J.
Wayne Reitz Union.
STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDES IN-COURT
REPRESENTATION IN:
• Landlord-Tenant Cases • Dissolution of Marriage (uncontested
cases, without children or real property)
• Sealing or Expunction of
Criminal Records • Adoption (uncontested,
step-parent)
• Name changes
STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDES ADVICE AND
ASSISTANCE IN:
• Lease Reviews (before you sign) • Provides free notary services on
a walk-in basis
• Traffic Citations
• Assists students in obtaining
Gator 1 Spouse/Domestic
• Criminal Charges
Partner Cards on a walk-in basis
• Consumer matters such as defective
• Provides legal advice to
products and services, warranties,
registered Gator student
contracts, credit and identity theft
organizations on some matters
• Property Damage
• Visit our website at
studentlegalservices.ufl.edu for
• Insurance more information or to schedule
an appointment.
• Preparation of Affidavits
• Powers of Attorney and Living Wills
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(352) 372-3557
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352-336-3838 311 NE 1st Street
(352) 327-9500
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629 SW 9th Street
3700 SW 27th Street
(352) 415-2120
(352) 373-9009
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