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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (May 13, 1994)
Being open secret to success with landlords or some renters landlords rank lust above student loan officers I and dentists, there are a few things renters can do to make their tenancy, and coexistence, with their landlord close to a blissful expenence While no one likes to hand over their hard-earned money, the exchange of services and currency between landlord and tenant doesn’t have to be a parasitic relationship When dealing with a landlord, one of the first things to remember is to be honest. "Be right up front with them." said Brenda Wood of the campus Rental Information Office Renters who suddenly find them selves having problems paying rent, being driven cra^y by a loud neighbor or being flooded out by a leaky faucet should let their landlord know right away "The biggest thing is to com municate," said Faye Caswell, man ager of operations for Umbrella Properties Inc property management, "If you're having a problem, tell them Be honest about it." Renters are bet ter off telling their landlords right away if they are having problems paying rent instead of making up a different excuse each month, said Caswell. If a renter lets the landlord know about a problem, it's more likely they’ll be able to work it out or compromise Procrastination may in some cas es actually intensify the problem Repairs or improvements are more likely to be made if renters let their landlords know sooner rather than lat er, said Don King, a law student who manages the Millrace Apartments. "Don't wad until the last minute," he said. Landlords are also more likely to I urn 11 I \M)l,OKl), I’.^c 4B Inexpensive moving costs can be found in Eugene Summer is fast approaching and with tall term looming ahead, now is the ideal time to search lor housing next year. Tor those of you who can't even meet this month's rent, let alone feed yoursolf, here are some tips lor keeping your moving costs and traveling expenses at a minimum II you don't have a clue as to how to haul your beloved possessions home, or where to store them for the summer, rest easy because you have several options The most energy efficient and affordable solution is to a) Find a friend staying in Eugene lor the sum mer and store your goods with them b) Car pool your things home and relive the Oregon Trail c) Rent a storage unit and hardly lift a finger At U-Haul the smallest storage units which is 5x9*5 range from $27 to $33 a month A larger unit that is 5x10* 10 rents for Sir’ 95 per month If you share the spat .• with a couple of friends, this s a smart way to save time and energy If you must haul your loot home with you. U Haul has several options, with the most afford able being a 10 ft truck without a ramp for about $8/ it you're traveling about 150 miles It will cost you $239 it your journey will be 632 miles or more in one direction An $8? refundable deposit is also required For those of you who possess ars with some degree ot horsepower, a trailer is also an eco nomical option A 5x8 trailer will cost you between $48 and $200 depending on the length of your journey Now that you knew what you can do with your things, you need to know where you are going to live m the near luture and how much it's going to cost An apartment is a good choice, especial ly those close to campus. For such living quar ter;), you can expect moving costs to amount to about $600 to $700. although it is not all usually Turn i. MON IV., I’.us qt OREST VILLAGjP M‘A R1MKMS -|pL/ • Qukt • Pool • Saunas • Weight Room 2 Bedroom I 1/2 Bath $515.00 & $5.15.00 687-1318 FAX 687-0793 On Sprocrr liullc. corner of IKhmIiI A Kox Hollow. Si . KuRrnr Alder Street Ouads 1360 Alder 345-5949 $249-$259/month ★ Clean, Quiet. Private Rooms ★ 1/2 Block From Campus ★ Furnished/Utilities Paid ★ On-site Laundry ★ Covered Parking RESERVE NOW! Next Fall there Is going to be a rental shortage. Don’t get caught in the Autumn madness. Pre-lease nowI 3 tx)r»n l#»» than a Mock from c»mpu» * owfiid parting Wool last1 461-0199 Of 544-3259 l mi tPi*n on* tike* trot. At* irtiAt>«r» {xx) Groups w»*com* ■M* ftwm 46) om I von Klein Property Management Largest Campus Selection Studios^ a Houses Furnished & Unfurnished GREAT Summer Rates Taking Fall Reservations 485-7776 • 1301 Ferry WALKING DISTANCE TO CAMPUS! • Unbeatable Value • Eugene Manor 1050 Ferry Street a 484-7441 • Studios 1-2 bedrooms starting ai vllO • Include .ill iinliiics and cable • On sue managcmcnt/laundry Professionally Managed with Care! 915 Oak, Suite 200 485-6991 15th 81 Olive 95 W. 15th Ave. * 484-5635 • Studios - 1 bedroom lolls Irom • Sparkling Clean • Covered Parking • On site laundry and manager A
