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Graduate Housing | Human Resources & Administration

FAQ for Property Owners or Sublettors

How soon will my listing appear in the database after I complete the on–line form and make payment?
If the listing was entered through the on-line system, once the payment has been approved, the listing is available on the website.

Approval of listings and edits to those listings will be completed within two business days.

How do I renew a listing? Will I have to pay extra?
The new system allows a landlord/agent to go in and reactivate the listing as soon as its forty–five days term is completed. Each 45-day period requires complete payment.

Can I add or change information on my listing after it goes online?
Yes, changes or additions are possible. With the new system, you are able to log in and look at your listing and make changes. These changes are communicated with the Administrators of the website and once they are approved, the changes go into effect.

Why hasn’t anyone responded to my listing?
There are many reasons why a listing may not receive any hits. Please remember that the rental market is most active during the spring and summer months, and slows down considerably during the fall and winter months. Again, the Off-Campus Housing office does not guarantee that your unit/property will be rented or sold.

Will I need to pay the listing fee if I am an employee of Yale University?
Yale employees are not exempt from paying the listing fee.

Will I need to pay the listing fee if I am a Yale student renting out my apartment during the school year?
Yale students are required to pay the listing fee when listing a summer sublet or room share. For example, if you are bound to a lease and need to find a replacement for the apartment you are renting, you will need to pay $40 to advertise your apartment for rent. If you have an apartment that you will not be occupying during the summer months and that you will return to in the fall, the fee is $10.00.

What can I include in the Comments section of the form? Is it optional?
You are not required to fill out the Comments box. However, if you do so, please remember these general guidelines:

  • You cannot include phrases such as “Male tenants only” or “Graduate students only.” If you have a preference for a type of tenant or roommate, you may, for example, say “Non-smoker preferred,” or “Mature roommate preferred.”
  • If you have photos that are available online, you can include the URL in the Comments section.
  • Please limit your comments to 20 words or less.

My unit/property has been rented/sold. What should I do?
Please go into the system through your profile, look for your property and de–activate the listing. This will tell the system that this property is no longer available. It allows you to retain the information for future use and re–activation when needed.

My listing expired three months ago, but is up for rent again. Will you have my old listing on file?
The new system allows the easy access to stored property listings. It allows you to re–activate the listing, make edits to the original file and activate for new viewing.

Have more questions? Feel free to contact us at offcampushousing@yale.edu or (203) 432-9756.

 

Last Updated: June 4, 2010 (jp).