Off-Campus Housing Guide
Hunting for an apartment can be a daunting task, but the good news is that many students rent off-campus and have a great experience living in the broader Okanagan community. Kelowna has several neighbourhoods that each offer unique advantages for students. Refer to the information in this guide for tips to help you decide how to secure the best unit for your needs, expectations, and recommendations for how to be a good tenant or roommate, and anything else you are curious about the off-campus housing experience.
NOTE:
UBC’s Okanagan campus does not endorse any off-campus housing resources or off-campus housing agencies. All links provided are for informational purposes only. While the Off-Campus Housing Guide is here to provide students with a foundation for securing housing, it is expected that students themselves will be responsible for finding a place to live during their semesters.
Table of Contents:
- Finding a place to live in Kelowna:
- Where to search for housing
- When to search for housing
- Know your budget
- What to look for in a place to live
- Types of rental properties in Kelowna
- Kelowna neighbourhoods
- Transportation and groceries
- Viewing the property
- How to spot and avoid scams
- I found a place to live – now what?
- What is a tenancy agreement, and what to expect
- Security deposit
- What is a guarantor
- Move-in inspections
- Know your rights
- Internet companies and utilities
- Tenant insurance
- Safety
- Know the community
- Moving Out
- Roommates
- Landlord disagreements
- Ending the contract or moving out
- Cleaning and packing
- Move-out inspection
