Useful Resources for Renters

Tenant/Legal Resources
Other Resources for Your housing Search
University of Minnesota Information
Community/Neighborhood Information
Transit Information
Budgeting Information
Other Important Off Campus Housing Forms and Documents

 

Tenant/Legal Resources

University Student Legal Services
MN Attorney General’s Office               
City of Minneapolis Housing Complaints
City of St. Paul Housing Complaints
Discrimination Complaints
Minneapolis Noise Ordinance
Tips on being a good neighbor

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Other Resources for Your housing Search

Campus area apartment complexes and management companies
www.apartments.com
www.move.com
www.rent.com
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org
Fraternities and Sororities             
Relocation Assistance Program for new faculty and staff
Temporary Housing Options
MN Daily classifieds
Home Jotter

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University of Minnesota Information

MSA Renter’s Survey
Parking and Transportation Services
Computer Resources
Eating on Campus
Office of Student Finance
U of M Job Center
Boynton Health Service            
Disability Services Office
Child Care Information
International Reception Center for new international students
On-campus Summer guest housing information

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Community/Neighborhood Information

Minneapolis Neighborhood Map
St. Paul Neighboorhod Map

Utilities
Qwest (telephone):                 
1-800-244-1111            
www.qwest.com          

CenterPoint Energy (natural gas):       
1-888-321-4997
http://mn.centerpointenergy.com

Xcel Energy (gas and electricity):       
1-800-895-4999
www.xcelenergy.com

Neighborhood Info
Information on Minneapolis Neighborhoods
Information on St. Paul Neighborhoods

Snow Emergencies
City of Minneapolis                   
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/snow

City of St. Paul                         
http://www.stpaul.gov/index.asp?NID=1213

Schools
Minneapolis Public Schools
St. Paul Public Schools

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Transit Information

Metro Transit
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT)

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Budgeting Information

Budget Worksheet and Calculator

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Other Important Off Campus Housing Forms and Documents

Before You Rent  - A checklist of what to think about and look for in a rental
Safety First
Glossary of housing terms
Example of a standard lease

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