Find Housing
Where to Find Off-Campus Housing
When looking for housing, please consider the following:
Off Campus Partners, LLC, a collection of local rental property managers, provides a service to Clemson University that created Clemson Off Campus. This website allows students to easily find a variety of housing options available off-campus. While this resource is provided as a service to Clemson students, the University makes no representations about the conditions of any property found through this site, has no role in any transactions involving these properties, and in no way endorses any of the properties found through use of this information.
Roommates
When looking for roommates, please consider the following:
Finding a Roommate
Off Campus Partners, LLC, a collection of local rental property managers, provides a service to Clemson University that created Clemson Off Campus. This website allows students to login using their Clemson University Credentials and create a profile to find compatible roommates.
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Looking for a Roommate or Sublet
- Meet any potential roommates or sublets before agreeing to room with them or allowing them to sublet your apartment
- Talk about your expectations and do not agree to live with someone or sublet to someone who will not respect your apartment or living preferences
- Do not make rent or other expense payments for roommates or sublets
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What to Discuss with Roommate
- Who will occupy specific bedrooms and how the rent will be spilt per person, if not stated in the lease?
- Concerning the purchase of food - will it be for individual or communal consumption?
- How will household supplies and furniture be purchased?
- Who places the utilities in their name, and how those are paid each month?
- How will you respect each other's personal property and what things will be shared (electronics, entertainment equipment, toiletries, etc.)?
- How will you remedy situations when personal property is damaged or comes up missing when the responsible party cannot be identified?
- What is your policy for entertaining guests? Discuss what your roommate's rules on overnight guests is and how long guests can stay.
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Roommate Conflict
Conflicts do occur between roommates. It is important to try and resolve disputes promptly when they arise with tact and honesty. Remember, try to remain calm and diplomatic when dealing with these disagreements. Open lines of communication can be critical in helping to resolve disputes in an effective manner. If you are unable to resolve a conflict, please contact the Office of Advocacy and Success at 864-656-0935 and one of our staff members can evaluate the situations to see how we can be most helpful.
