Find quick answers to some frequently asked questions!
Students coming to UWindsor for the first time can find off campus housing through a number of sources.
- UWindsor student Facebook groups. Students and landlords post rooms, apartments and houses on several student groups regularly.
- Kijiji! Kijiji is a Canadian-based, person-to-person online selling forum. It has several safety features and the overwhelming majority of transactions are legitimate, but this service is not monitored by any third party, including the University. Students should exercise appropriate levels of caution when trying to secure housing through Kijiji, just as they would through Facebook, or some other online service. Windsor housing listings can be found here. They are updated daily.
- Places4Students offers a platform where our students can find property listings and more. Visit their site to start your search today.
No. You should never sign a lease, provide any personal information, sign contracts before seeing the unit. Always stay cautious.
Landlords can ask for your first and last name, contact information, and references. There is no legal reason for your landlord to be asking for your passport, social insurance number, etc. Always remember to be careful and not give out any personal information you are uncomfortable with.
Once you have signed a lease you must carry out that lease until the end of the term stated on the contract.
Most students live with roommates while in university and your roommates are in fact allowed to have visitors over. Be sure to discus an agreement regarding visitors and other concerns to reach a solution.
A landlord may enter a rental unit as long as they provide written notice to the tenant at least 24 hours before the time of entry, with reason. The only time a landlord can enter your rental unit without notice is in the event of an emergency.