With just a little over a month left until classes end, you’ve probably begun making plans for the summer – or at least begun thinking about what plans you can make. Plans or no plans, you may know where you’ll be… or where you won’t. Are you leaving your Charlottesville apartment empty this summer? Are you wishing you could fill that spot and get that cash back?
Many landlords require a full 12-month lease, which leaves your apartment empty during the summer and your bank account drained. So you’re probably thinking, “Well, I’ll just send out some emails and find a sublettor.” But if you’re only emailing the two or three listservs, you’re only reaching out to a fraction of the student population. To access more people and to increase your chances of finding a sublettor, visit the official UVA Off-Grounds housing website!
As the official off-Grounds housing website for UVA, the site provides you with safe and proven options to list your apartment for a summer sublet: it advertises your offer to thousands of students; it gives access only to fellow Wahoos, preventing scams and promoting safety; and it offers some great resources that will guide you to a rent-free summer! Look below for some basic subletting tips, and check out the website for more information!
Tips for a Successful Sublet:
–Always practice caution when showing your apartment. Have a friend stay with you and always speak with the potential sublettor on the phone first.
–Advertise your sublet early. Find someone before the subletting market heats up.
–Get everything in writing. You are still liable to your landlord for rent and upkeep. Extend that liability to your sublettor with a sublease.
–Talk to your landlord. He/she may have some restrictions or perhaps some tips.
–Post your listing on http://offgroundshousing.student!