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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (May 13, 1994)
Prospect . Park Country Quiet in the Cltyf 484-6553 Offers 1. 2. & 3 Bedroom Apartments. Many Ament tk* I1u» fYJvatr (tr« k*. V(rw». Pool, Tetmi* Court. PtayKrmmd ihkI Morr 1/10 Northvtcw Blvrt, ingtn j«»«i jath is < tumbmi Welcome, to Cucj&ne! We will have the following apartments available at Summer Rates! • 405 E. 14th - 1 He 2 bedrooms • 1290 E. 18th 3 bedrooms • 1805 Garden - 2 bedrooms • 1 149 berry St - 1 & 2 bedroom • 1156 Patterson - I bedroom • 1965 Patterson - 1 & 2 bedrooms Ti/e GSM iuAe. you will exactly ioluii you gsm. looJtiuy {oaJ £> Jennings f Co PROPERTY MANAGEMKN Y, INC 683-4219 • 488 East 11th Ave. I ocafrd inude the l l jnc i) Huiidmg ■ ■. .1 li I III Wk. ■ ■ LANDLORDS C ontinued from Page IB respond to complaints in writing Submitting all requests in writing not only protects the renter, but helps the landlord Landlords are human, said King, and may forget things it renters just let them know in passing A letter confirming a conversation or letting landlords know about a problem not only protects renters in extreme cases, such as those that go to court, but also hetps insure that the landkxd's faulty answer ing machine or short term memory won! interfere with a solu tion This rule includes leases and condition reports Renters who sign leases should make sure to read every word of the lease, said Wood, because a lease is a mutual contract between both the landlord and renter It should be something agreeable to both parties Condition reports are filled out by the renter upon moving in and should be a summary ol the condition of the residence, noting things that are broken or dilapidated An accurate condition report help® guarantee that Hfntuer Ink \ AtiLt 1 1/2 to 4 blocks from campus Studios: *250* or *305/mo. • include free water/sewer * on site laundry 2 bedroom unit: *525/mo. (part of a house) 4 bdrm houses: $925-$1075/mo These units are also available in the fall for lease September 1, 1994, to June 10, 1995. Call Bob at 343-7093 the renter won't be charged lor things they shouldn't be charged lor when they move out, and that they'll get whatever por tion o! their deposit they deserve, rather than being charged (or the previous tenants' carpet slams When requesting improvements or exceptions, the beet way lor renters to get what they want is to be reasonable and not ask landlords to do anything they couldn't afford to do for every one. said Caswell Cff course, paying rent on time and being a courteous neigh bors won't hurt either "Remember that landlords have bills to pay also,” said Caswell Being a courteous neighbor includes keeping the stereo at a reasonable level and responding when the landlord approaches with a request "The biggest problems are noise problems," said King, "When a landlord asks (to turn the music down) it's lor a purpose " Usually it's because another neigh bor has complained and the landlord is trying to consider the needs of all their tenants, especially in a large apartment complex or duplex, and are trying to guarantee a peaceful existence lor all tenants Being familiar with the law is also important when dealing with landlords, not only to protect the renter's rights, but to protect the landlord "Landlords are bound by laws |ust like tenants are." said Caswell. "Don't ask them to do anything that's against the law." Renters who are familiar with their basic rights are also more likely to enjoy a more lair housing situation Woods told a sto ry about when she first started renting and the landlord would come into her apartment every month to pick up the rent check. At the time she lelt like it was wrong, but didn't know enough about the law to realize that landlords are required by law to give a 24-hour notice to enter and can't enter the premises without permission. "Know that you have basic rights," said Wood, "Don't com promise yoursell." Free legal counsel is also available to any registered student who is having legal trouble with their land lord. But jus! as with any relationship, getting along with a land lord comes down to the Golden Rule Renters should treat landlords and their neighbors with the same respect they would like to receive Natasha Shepard The Rental Information EMU, Suite 346-3731 Mans Free orMans Cost Services Computerized Database Available Rental Listings - Lease Information Renter's Checklists - Contract Information ...stop b) and we will be glad to assist you. (mice Hours: Mondav-Fridas *>am-5pm No canoes, no bicycles. .... —. jusi oil campus housing l ijt. ii (!p;*«1umiy Affimuint An. ; Imiibilnn» vnmtRcd t.i Cufttrii 1 Svtrul) TUP VERDICT] IS IN! v. ' TALRAY draws the line on the recession. Injoy the afforth hie. quality lifestyle that Talray offers... without breaking the budget or sacrificing the quality that you deserve! 1 0 apartment & quad locations ro choose from starting at S1SS. Summer rates starting at 5/65 Ialray Holdings 344-9763 1051 West 8th Avenue 344-2816, 344-2657 MOVING Continued from Page 3B your houses well and ask lots of questions Unless you have a abundance of loving friends and family, it's going to cost you money to stay or leave Eugene. Utilize your resources, look carefully for living quarters, shop around, and read everything on a document before signing it. If all of the hassle and expense of moving intimidates you, there's always room under the Autzen footbridge Angela Sit holson T. JON GRACE STUDENTS & PARENTS Invest in yourself, not in a landlord! If you're looking for a house, why not purchase one? To find out how, call today! 687-6794*554-1198 m FAX 342-3299 ^ Ms St. Vincent de Paul Appliances, PE <^Q Furniture, Mattress Sets & All Misc! Don’t have time to Garage sale? We make house calls! FREE pickup Mon-Sat of useable discards. Furniture, clothes, etc All donations are tax-dtduitlMe. We Have New Factory Direct Furniture J X HOE. nth li_^-T. X 1880 W. 11th X 2345 W. Broadway X 2699 Roosevelt X 705 S. Seneca All lot at ions open 7 Jays a neck! j Looking for an EXCELLENT Student Residence? THE COLLEGIAN Across the street from campus / • Huge closets • Private bathrooms • Air-conditioned • Meals included i • Enclosed parking At 18th & Alder Please phone 343-1255
