Forms and Resources - Looking for Housing
Forms and Resources for:
Living In, Moving In and Moving Out
Forms and Resources for:
Rental Laws and Agreements
Getting Started
- Things to Consider Before Living Off Campus
- Rental Cost Statistics
- When to Look for Fall Housing (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- Checklist for Off-Campus Housing Search (PDF)
- Renters' Workshop
Paperwork
- Rental Application (PDF) Also available in MS Word (fillable)
- Parental Letter of Guarantee (PDF) Also available in MS Word (fillable)
- UCSC Reference Release Form (PDF) Fillable version to attach and email (PDF)
- How to Check Rental References for a UCSC Student (PDF) Also available in fillable version (PDF)
- Sample Tenant Resume (PDF) Also available in MS Word (editable)
- Rental Application Packet Checklist (PDF)
- Sample Rental Application Packet (PDF)
Checking Things Out
- Avoiding Rental Scams (PDF)
- Santa Cruz Police Department Crime Maps
- Santa Cruz County Sheriff Crime Maps
- Family Watchdog to Locate Offenders
- Guide to Identity Theft Prevention (PDF)
- How to Inspect a Rental (PDF)
Tips
- Choosing Housemates (PDF)
- Making a Good Impression (PDF)
- How to Make the Initial Phone Call on a Rental (PDF)
- Questions to Ask About a Rental (PDF)
- Pet Resume Guide (PDF)
- Sample Pet Resume (PDF)
Other Rental Resources
- Listing of Property and Apartment Managers (PDF)
- Pet-Friendly Housing (PDF)
- Motel Housing Partnership Program
- Santa Cruz Sentinel online
- Rent.com