Off Campus Housing Referral Service

Kent State Tuscarawas is a regional campus and does not have on campus housing units. Rather, students commute to and from campus. The Off Campus Housing Referral Service exists to provide students with the means of locating affordable, clean and safe living environments. Living close to campus allows students to have more time to devote to their academic studies and become connected to university and campus life.

The information and handbook provided below were created to assist students in locating off campus housing and navigating the landlord-tenant relationship. It should not be considered legal advice. Students are encouraged to consult independent legal means should any questions or concerns arise during the course of the landlord-tenant relationship.

Listed below are the responsibilities of the student, the campus and the realtors who participate in the Off Campus Housing Referral Service. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT:

• To contact realtors from the list provided by Kent State Tuscarawas
• To provide truthful and accurate information to the agent and the landlord
• To abide by the written and signed agreement

RESPONSIBILITIES OF KENT STATE TUSCARAWAS:

• To provide a list of "reputable" realtors in the area as recommended by the University
• To provide tips and helpful information on selecting off campus housing

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE REALTOR

• To provide a list of open rentals in the area
• To assist students in locating a safe and clean living environment
• To provide flexibility on the terms of the lease (9 months / 12 months)
• To provide a signed rental agreement that explains the terms of the lease

Please refer to the list below for local realtors who can help you with your off campus housing needs. This is a free service for students/faculty/staff as a source of information only. Kent State Tuscarawas does not recommend one realtor over another and is not responsible for any decision that is made by the student to enter into a rental agreement on the part of students/faculty/staff or any persons who access this Web site.

The Barnett Inc. Realtors 310 West High Avenue, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 330-339-1196 www.barnettrealtors.com 

Pissocra-Mathias Realty 507 Wabash Avenue, New Pahiladelphia, OH 44663 330-364-7761 www.pissocramathias.com

McInturf Realty Inc. 1110 Tuscarawas Avenue NW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 330-364-6648 www.mcinturfrealty.net 

Experts Realty 720 N. Wooster Avenue, Dover, OH 44622 330-343-7355