Student Open Forum

Learn your tenant rights

Thursday, September 4 @ 11:30 a.m.

Student Life Centre, Room 2143

It has been brought to our attention that many University of Waterloo students will not be able to occupy off-campus housing properties due to construction delays.

Some lease agreements for newly constructed properties will reference potential construction delays, but it is very important that you refer to your original lease agreement and fully understand the terms of your contract.

We understand that off-campus property management companies are attempting to work with students impacted by this delay. Based on early consultation, the leases students have signed might still be valid regardless of the term start date. However, many students have voiced their concerns and feel their rights as tenants have been violated.

Staff from Off-Campus Housing, the Federation of Students, and a representative from Waterloo Community Legal Services will be at the meeting to provide guidance and advice on how to proceed due to these challenging circumstances.

Off-Campus Housing has gathered advice from Waterloo Community Legal Services and will be holding an open meeting on Thursday, September 4 at 11:30 am in room 2143 in the Student Life Centre.

Students are encouraged to bring a copy of their lease agreement to this meeting so we can fully understand the contracts that were signed.

Since the company was unable to complete construction before the move-in date, tenants may be able to terminate their leases, depending on what is written in each individual’s lease.