2007 04 02 Apartment Guide III

APARTMENT GUIDE
Your Guide to Finding Your Own Perfect Paradise

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By Allie Wilmes
Finding a place to live can be a sticky sit-
uation in Lawrence. With a high demand
for housing, many students struggle find-
ing somewhere to call home.
Including roommates, utilities and
environment, students have a lot to con-
sider before settling on an apartment or
house. Many students find apartments,
but for others that isnt an option.
Availability can be a problem for house-
hunting students. For this reason, many
students end up buying a house instead
of renting.
Buying a house is one investment
opportunity for students.
I thought buying a house was a better
investment than renting. Lawrence has
great property value, said Jill Johnson,
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Students and parents who own homes avoid dealing with landlords or neighbors across the wall. Home ownership comes
with its own set of headaches, however, in the form of repairs, upkeep and location.
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what do you think . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
living with roommates. . . . . . . . . . 6
utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
checklist: before you move in . . . 16
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Some students forgo
apartments for homes
By Allie Wilmes
Finding a place to live can be a sticky sit-
uation in Lawrence. With a high demand
for housing, many students struggle find-
ing somewhere to call home.
Including roommates, utilities and
environment, students have a lot to con-
sider before settling on an apartment or
house. Many students find apartments,
but for others that isnt an option.
Availability can be a problem for house-
hunting students. For this reason, many
students end up buying a house instead
of renting.
Buying a house is one investment
opportunity for students.
I thought buying a house was a better
investment than renting. Lawrence has
great property value, said Jill Johnson,
mother of a Basehor, Kan., student.
The KU Department of Student
Housing and local apartment complexes
such as Legends, 4100 W. 24th St., and
Highpointe, 2001 W. 6th St., come with
paid utilities and maintenance. But home-
owners are in charge of the upkeep of their
property. Upkeep can include anything
from roofing to painting and pluming
to landscaping. Jacolby Watts, Hiawatha
transfer student, said she didnt mind
doing the chores, though.
I dont mind taking out the trash,
mowing the lawn, or even painting instead
of paying somebody else to do it for me,
she said.
I like the idea of owning my own
house. There arent any rules like there are
at apartments. The only thing I miss that
people living in apartments have is the
security, pools and recreational centers,
Watts said.
Johnson said one important issue was
getting a good location.
The main thing I was concerned with
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when looking for a place to buy was terri-
tory. I wanted a place close to campus, but
most places for sale there were shacks and
in poor condition. There were some nicer
homes but they were farther away and
were not within walking distance from
campus, she said.
She said that in order to make buying a
house in the area an investment, she had
to be willing to accept what she was actu-
ally getting for her money. Many of the
places were sold as-is. Repairs were need-
ed to many available properties before
they could be livable.
Buying a house is a lot of work. An
apartment would have been a lot more
convenient, but hopefully it well be worth
it in the end, Johnson said.
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when looking for a place to buy was terri-
tory. I wanted a place close to campus, but
most places for sale there were shacks and
in poor condition. There were some nicer
homes but they were farther away and
were not within walking distance from
campus, she said.
She said that in order to make buying a
house in the area an investment, she had
to be willing to accept what she was actu-
ally getting for her money. Many of the
places were sold as-is. Repairs were need-
ed to many available properties before
they could be livable.
Buying a house is a lot of work. An
apartment would have been a lot more
convenient, but hopefully it will be worth
it in the end, Johnson said.
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What do you think?
by Jacque Lumsden
What do you think is the most important thing to
remember When preparing to move into an apartment?
Lauren eby
Topeka sophomore
To set up your utilities before you
move in so when you move in you
have air conditioning and water.
yujie Li
China senior
Set up the utilities, know your
roommates, and make sure you
know the environment around
where you are living, like where the
laundry room is and such.
jeff russeLL
Winfeld junior
Make sure you check everything
out and record all damage that was
there prior to you living there.
niCk Landers
redding, Calif., junior
Make sure you know your room-
mates and fgure out how to live
with them.
kevin james
springfeld, mo., sophomore
Picking the types of roommates
you feel most comfortable living
with.
Choice of roommate
decides tone of home
By Jason Baker
When it comes to choosing living
arrangements for the upcoming school
year, the most important issue isnt just
decidingonalocation,itcanbedeciding
on a roommate. Picking out a roommate
maynotappeartobeabigdecision,butit
is because you are essentially sharing liv-
ingspaceandotheritemswiththeperson
or people you chose to live with. But if
yourenotcarefulitcanleadtoroommate
conflictsandfriendship-endingfights.
John Wade, outreach coordinator
for KU Counseling and Psychological
Services, said one of the most common
problemsforroommateswasnotdiscuss-
ingexpectationsinadvance.
It is usually much easier and more
effectivetodiscusspotentialareasofcon-
flict in advance and come to a mutual
agreement through negotiating, he said.
Wade also believes that common topics
can range from guidelines of cleaning
the living space to having guests stay the
night.
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attest to this. His sophomore year, he
lived with some friends at LeannaMar
Townhomes, 4501 Wimbeldon Dr.
I lived with some friends from the
dorms not realizing just how lazy and how
much of a slob the one guy was, and it
led to greater conflicts, Olivarez said. He
remembers one time when his roommates
decided to play with some of his things
in his room while he was gone. He blew
up at his roommate and it got so heated
that they almost got into a fight on their
back patio. Eventually Olivarezs room-
mate moved out.
Erica Rowe, Kansas City, Mo., junior,
also had some roommate trouble. Rowe
lived in a two-person room in Lewis Hall
her freshman year with her best friend.
Her situation never got violent, but com-
munication was a big factor between her
and her roommate.
She thought we both were going to
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roommates should communicate when problems arise. KU Counseling and Psyhcological Services ofers tips for building
communication between roommates who disagree.
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hang out all the time, but I figured that
we were both in college and it was time
to split off and meet new people, Rowe
said. She and her roommate were not the
conflict type and they usually kept their
issues quiet, but everything that had built
up came up when her roommates parents
came to help move her out. Rowe eventu-
ally moved to another residence hall at the
end of the semester.
Wade said the best way to solve prob-
lems is to anticipate them.
Before moving in with someone, talk
openly about your expectations, and be
willing to negotiate and compromise. Be
clear about areas where you are not willing
to compromise, he said.
If problems do occur, Wade gives a bro-
chure on the CAPS Web site, www.caps.
ku.edu/selfhelp/diffpeople2.shtml.
The brochure offers tips on identifying
problems among roommates and gives
solutions on how to handle the matters
that come up. Both Olivarez and Rowe
thought they could redo their roommate
situations.
I probably wouldve tried to talk to her
more about it. At least keep the communi-
cation lines open, that probably wouldve
made the whole situation better, Rowe
said.
Oliverez said that problems will come
up inevitably.
I would try and control my temper to
maybe be a little more diplomatic in my
approach to dealing with my roommates.
While there have been plenty of conflicts
they all provide an opportunity to learn,
mature and move on with more knowl-
edge than you started with. And if all else
fails, you can always turn up the heat in
the oven, Olivarez said.
apartment guide 3
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KanSan fiLe pHoto
roommate conficts can be resolved by setting expecta-
tions early and communicating efectively.
Tink about bills
before moving in
By Lindsay ignatowski
Its move-in day. Youve chosen your
roommates, paid your deposit and scoured
garage sales for furniture you can afford.
You pick up your shiny
new key, unlock the
door, step into your own
place for the very first
time, hit the light switch
and realize: you have no
electricity. Or water. Or
cable.
With all the excite-
ment and stress of find-
ing and moving into a
new place, it can be dif-
ficult to keep straight all
that must happen before move-in day,
but setting up utilities beforehand is of
utmost importance. In fact, some apart-
ment complexes, such as Orchard Corners,
1405 Apple Lane, require tenants to pro-
vide confirmation numbers showing they
have switched all utilities into their own
names before the complex will allow them
to move in. Others complexes, such as
Parkway Commons,
3601 Clinton Parkway,
require future residents
to sign a utilities sheet
indicating that they will
take responsibility for
the utilities when they
sign the lease and then
to simply furnish the
confirmation numbers
when they are ready.
First, tenants must
determine which utili-
ties they will be responsible for. Some
landlords, such as Cedarwood Apartments,
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It is important not to wait until
the day or two before mov-
ing to call utility companies.
Additionally, some companies
may require a security deposit
up front.

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such as trash and water, but other com-
plexes require tenants to pay for trash,
water, electricity and gas. Additionally,
residents must pay for internet, cable and
telephone connections if they choose these
optional services. When calling, residents
should say that they wish to have the utili-
ties transferred to their name and should
be prepared to provide their new address
as well as the move-in date.
It is also important not to wait until the
day or two before moving to call utility
companies. Cindy Haff, customer service
supervisor for Lawrence Utility Billing,
said customers needed to transfer service
as early as possible because the company
was unable to guarantee the chosen date
to start service.
Usually August first gets filled up by
the middle of June, she said.
She recommends contacting the utility
companies at least thirty days in advance
and said transferring service online was
the preferred method and was less time-
consuming than doing so by phone
At Crosswinds Apartments, 2130 Silicon
Ave, tenants are responsible for all utili-
ties. Residents typically pay about $100 a
month for water, trash, electricity and gas
in a two-bedroom apartment, provided
they dont use a washer and dryer. The
management of Cedarwood Apartments,
which pays for water and trash, estimates
the cost is about the same for their tenants
as well. Additionally, some companies may
require a security deposit up front. The city
of Lawrence, for example, requires a forty-
dollar deposit for trash and water service.
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tenants who use washers and dryers pay for more electric-
ity than those who go to a laundromat.
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Another option is to choose an apartment
in which the management covers all bills,
such as The Legends, 4101 W. 24th Place.
The cost of electricity, water, trash, cable and
internet are included in the rent and residents
write a single check to management to pay for
both rent and utilities. The charge for utilities
ranges from $75 to $90 per person, depend-
ing on the size of the apartment. Residents
can add telephone service as well. Diane
Kalinowski, manager of The Legends, said
that even though the management pays the
bills, the tenants still control the temperature
of their apartments and that the complex pro-
vides a standard 40-gallon hot-water heater.
For most utilities, there is only one pro-
vider: residents must contact the city of
Lawrence for water and trash; Aquila for
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residents who live in an apartment complexes such as The Legends, 4101 W. 24th Place, pay the apartment complex directly
for electricity.
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natural gas, and Westar Energy for electric-
ity. If tenants elect to have cable television
or a land-line telephone, they may contact
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options for telephone service. One option is
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which provides a broadband telephone ser-
vice starting at $14.95 per month. For inter-
net service, there are many options, including
an array of dial-up services, such as America
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vice provided by Sunflower Broadband is one
of the most popular choices.
Haff said that the utility company could
only put one persons name on the account
and that it was important to make sure that
person would be responsible for collecting
money from other roommates and paying
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Westar Energy 1-800-383-1183 or
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Natural Gas
Aquila 1-800-303-0752 or
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Cut out this box and fll out the appropriate felds as you
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on move-in day. Some of these may be paid by the apart-
ment complex so fnd out ahead of time.
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the bill on time each month. However, it is
possible to make notes on the system of the
other roommates names and information so
that they can make changes on the account
as well. To do this, the roommates must
provide their social security numbers to the
company or know the last four digits of the
account holders social security number.
If bills are not paid in full and on time,
it can negatively affect the residents credit,
but it will mainly show up on the person
whose name is on the account, says Haff.
Such delinquencies can lead to higher
security deposits for utilities when resi-
dents move or if a resident with bad credit
moves to a new state, utility companies
may require a letter of credit before start-
ing service.
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Before moving in, talk with your roommates and decide how rent will be paid. Consider if one roommate will pay more because of a larger bedroom and decide a deadline for payments, which person will collect the money
and what to do if one roommate cant pay one month.
To Do LisT: aparTmenT preparaTions
Use this handy guide to work out the details of your living space
1. rent:
2. Furniture:
3. Utilities:
4. Food:
5. parking:
6. Boundaries:
7. pet requirements:
A bedroom, living room and dining room is a lot of space to fll, so make sure you talk with your
roommates before moving in to decide who is bringing what furniture. Some furniture might be too
big for your space, so measure your furniture to ensure that its not too much.
Call utility companies before moving in (see page 10 for more details.) Decide how you and your room-
mates will pay the utilities: Should each roommate pay one bill or should you combine the costs and split it?
Decide how you will buy or handle food. Discuss whether you will collectively use
the pantry and refrigerator, have separate shelves or keep personal food in a private
refrigerator.
Talk to your rental company and fnd out if there are any parking restrictions, how many spots you
get per apartment and if you need a parking pass. Find out if all your roommates have cars.
Discuss each roommates living preferences. Maybe one person likes to study with music on.
Maybe another likes to sleep with the TV as background noise. Talking about these situations now
will avoid tense situations in the future.
Find out if your roommates have pets or want pets. If you have a pet, talk to
your rental company about their restrictions regarding size and type of pets.

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